Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
lurida
ID:
1256253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Hook.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. 1: 55 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255591



Common Names

  • Alsophila lurida
  • Lurid Tree Fern
  • Lurid Alsophila


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Description

Alsophila lurida (also called glossy tree fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila lurida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alsophila lurida are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila lurida is a fern native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants. Propagation is best done through spores, which can be collected from the underside of the fronds. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Alsophila lurida

Alsophila lurida is native to the islands of the Caribbean.

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 Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.