Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
esmeraldensis
ID:
1222302

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Moran

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15: 49 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221640



Common Names

  • Alsophila Esmeraldensis
  • Esmeralda Tree Fern
  • Esmeralda Fern


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Description

Alsophila esmeraldensis (also called Emerald Alsophila, among many other common names) is a small fern with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in wet forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila esmeraldensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila esmeraldensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila esmeraldensis is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division should be done when the plant is dormant and the divisions should be replanted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, Alsophila esmeraldensis should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Alsophila esmeraldensis

Alsophila esmeraldensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.

Alsophila esmeraldensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila esmeraldensis?

Alsophila esmeraldensis

What is the common name of Alsophila esmeraldensis?

Esmeralda's Alsophila

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila esmeraldensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50009518: Based on the initial data import
Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.