Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
140322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Caluff & Shelton

Source:
ipni

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 13: 6 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139651



Common Names

  • Major's Tree Fern
  • Major's Alsophila
  • Major's Shield Fern


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Description

Alsophila major (also called 'Large Tree Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is usually found in moist, shady, and humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila major is a species of ferns that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is a hardy fern that is tolerant of drought and can grow in a variety of soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila major is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Alsophila major: Alsophila major 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 major

Alsophila major is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Alsophila major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila major?

Alsophila major

What is the common name of Alsophila major?

Major Tree Fern

Where does Alsophila major 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,

References

Manuel García Caluff (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caluff' in the authors string.
Gustavo Shelton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shelton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:328715-2: Based on the initial data import