Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
ferdinandii
ID:
140253

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 37, nom. nov. (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139582



Common Names

  • Ferdinandii's Tree Fern
  • Ferdinandii's Alsophila
  • Tree Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cyathea macarthurii (F.Muell.) Baker [unknown]
  • Cyathea moorei Baker [unknown]

Description

Alsophila ferdinandii (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 ferdinandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture and construction. The leaves of the plant can be used as a mulch to protect the soil from erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila ferdinandii 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 ferdinandii 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 ferdinandii

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

Alsophila ferdinandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila ferdinandii?

Alsophila ferdinandii

What is the common name of Alsophila ferdinandii?

Ferdinand's Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila ferdinandii?

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,