Alsophila emilei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emilei
ID:
1409794
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Janssen & Rakotondr.) Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:06. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422259
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila emilei (also called Emile's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, terrestrial fern native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has delicate, light green fronds that are divided into many narrow segments. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as under trees and in rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila emilei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alsophila emilei is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila emilei is a fern native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow fern that can be propagated from spores or division. To propagate from spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rhizomes into sections, each with a few fronds. Plant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil and keep them moist until they are established.
Where to Find Alsophila emilei
Alsophila emilei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.
Alsophila emilei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila emilei?
Alsophila emilei
What type of plant is Alsophila emilei?
Fern
Where is Alsophila emilei found?
South America
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
France Rakotondrainibe (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotondr.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Thomas Janssen (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janssen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77182117-1: Based on the initial data import