Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
gleichenioides
ID:
140269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chr.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139598



Common Names

  • Alsophila gleichenioides
  • Gleichenioides Alsophila
  • Alsophila


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Description

Alsophila gleichenioides (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 gleichenioides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and can be used in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila gleichenioides is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped structure with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila gleichenioides 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 gleichenioides

Alsophila gleichenioides can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Alsophila gleichenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila gleichenioides?

Alsophila gleichenioides

What is the common name of Alsophila gleichenioides?

Gleichen's Tree Fern

Where does Alsophila gleichenioides grow?

It is native to New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands

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

Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.