Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
excavata
ID:
140243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 33 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139572



Common Names

  • Excavata's Tree Fern
  • Excavata's Alsophila
  • Tree Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cyathea excavata Holttum [unknown]

Description

Alsophila excavata (also called Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila excavata is a species of ferns which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila excavata is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure with 6 tepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are light green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila excavata is a species of tree fern native to New Caledonia, where it grows in humid forest and along streams. It is a large fern, with a trunk up to 1.5 m tall and a crown of fronds up to 3 m long. The fronds are bi- or tripinnate, with the pinnae up to 25 cm long. The stipe is covered in brown scales. The plant is propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Alsophila excavata

Alsophila excavata can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Alsophila excavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila excavata?

Alsophila excavata

What is the common name of Alsophila excavata?

Excavated Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila excavata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.