Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
decrescens
ID:
1226570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuhn) R.M.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 30 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225908



Common Names

  • Alsophila Decrescens
  • Decreasing Alsophila
  • Decreasing Tree-Fern


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Description

Alsophila decrescens (also called Decrescent Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome, and its fronds are usually up to 3 m long. It is found in humid forests, often in shady places, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila decrescens is an evergreen fern that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and fronds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alsophila decrescens var. hirsutifolia (Bonap.) J.P.Roux

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila decrescens is a small, greenish-yellow structure with a short, curved pedicel. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila decrescens is a fern native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas and can be propagated by spores or division. The spores should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes is best done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a shaded area.

Where to Find Alsophila decrescens

Alsophila decrescens can be found in Madagascar, Mauritius, and Réunion.

Species in the Alsophila genus

Alsophila acanthophora, Alsophila acuminata, Alsophila alderwereltii, Alsophila alleniae, Alsophila alta, Alsophila aneitensis, Alsophila apoensis, Alsophila archboldii, Alsophila baroumba, Alsophila borneensis, Alsophila boytelii, Alsophila brausei, Alsophila brevipinna, Alsophila buennemeijeri, Alsophila callosa, Alsophila catillifera, Alsophila celsa, Alsophila cicatricosa, Alsophila cincinnata, Alsophila cinerea, Alsophila coactilis, Alsophila confinis, Alsophila costalisora, Alsophila crinita, Alsophila cubensis, Alsophila cucullifera, Alsophila cunninghamii, Alsophila deckenii, Alsophila dicksonioides, Alsophila doctersii, Alsophila edanoi, Alsophila eriophora, Alsophila everta, Alsophila excavata, Alsophila fagildei, Alsophila ferdinandii, Alsophila ferruginea, Alsophila foersteri, Alsophila geluensis, Alsophila glaberrima, Alsophila gleichenioides, Alsophila grangaudiana, Alsophila halconensis, Alsophila havilandii, Alsophila hooglandii, Alsophila hookeri, Alsophila horridula, Alsophila humilis, Alsophila hymenodes, Alsophila imbricata,

Species in the Cyatheaceae family

Alsophila acanthophora, Alsophila acuminata, Alsophila alderwereltii, Alsophila alleniae, Alsophila alta, Alsophila aneitensis, Alsophila apoensis, Alsophila archboldii, Alsophila baroumba, Alsophila borneensis, Alsophila boytelii, Alsophila brausei, Alsophila brevipinna, Alsophila buennemeijeri, Alsophila callosa, Alsophila catillifera, Alsophila celsa, Alsophila cicatricosa, Alsophila cincinnata, Alsophila cinerea, Alsophila coactilis, Alsophila confinis, Alsophila costalisora, Alsophila crinita, Alsophila cubensis, Alsophila cucullifera, Alsophila cunninghamii, Alsophila deckenii, Alsophila dicksonioides, Alsophila doctersii, Alsophila edanoi, Alsophila eriophora, Alsophila everta, Alsophila excavata, Alsophila fagildei, Alsophila ferdinandii, Alsophila ferruginea, Alsophila foersteri, Alsophila geluensis, Alsophila glaberrima, Alsophila gleichenioides, Alsophila grangaudiana, Alsophila halconensis, Alsophila havilandii, Alsophila hooglandii, Alsophila hookeri, Alsophila horridula, Alsophila humilis, Alsophila hymenodes, Alsophila imbricata,

References

Friedrich Adalbert Maximilian Kuhn (1842-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhn' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.