Alsophila macgillivrayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macgillivrayi
ID:
1256586
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 458 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255924
Common Names
- Macgillivrayi Alsophila
- Alsophila macgillivrayi
- Macgillivrayi Alsophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila macgillivrayi (also called Cyathea macgillivrayi, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to New Zealand. It has a tall, slender trunk, up to 10 feet (3 m) tall, with large, dark green fronds. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila macgillivrayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alsophila macgillivrayi has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila macgillivrayi is a fern that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is an evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from spores or by division. To propagate from spores, collect the spores from the mature fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a warm, humid environment. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the clump of ferns and separate the rhizomes. Replant the divisions in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Alsophila macgillivrayi
Alsophila macgillivrayi can be found in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Alsophila macgillivrayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila macgillivrayi?
Alsophila macgillivrayi
What is the common name of Alsophila macgillivrayi?
Macgillivrayi Tree Fern
What type of soil is best for Alsophila macgillivrayi?
Well-draining, acidic soil with high organic matter
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17017600-1: Based on the initial data import