Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
lepidoclada
ID:
1255416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christ in K.Schum. & Laut.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 37 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254754



Common Names

  • Alsophila Lepidoclada
  • Lepidocladus Tree Fern
  • Scaly Tree Fern


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Description

Alsophila lepidoclada (also called Lepidoclada Alsophila, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila lepidoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila lepidoclada has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila lepidoclada is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial fern that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Alsophila lepidoclada

Alsophila lepidoclada can be found in the tropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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

Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.