Status:
valid
Authors:
(Holttum) R.M.Tryon
Source:
ipni
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 34 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139614
Common Names
- Hoogland's Treefern
- Hoogland's Alsophila
- Hooglandii Treefern
Description
Alsophila hooglandii (also called Alsophila, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It has long, lanceolate fronds and small, brown spores. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila hooglandii 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 hooglandii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Alsophila hooglandii: Alsophila hooglandii can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist, and fertile soil. The seedlings should be kept in a warm and humid environment. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Alsophila hooglandii
Alsophila hooglandii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Alsophila hooglandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila hooglandii?
Alsophila hooglandii
What is the common name of Alsophila hooglandii?
Hoogland's Tree Fern
Where does Alsophila hooglandii grow?
It is native to New Caledonia
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,