Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
meridionalis
ID:
1409728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Janssen & Rakotondr.) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:06. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422193



Common Names

  • Southern Tree Fern
  • Meridionalis Fern
  • Alsophila Fern


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Description

Alsophila meridionalis (also called Southern fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and simple, pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in mountain forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila meridionalis is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila meridionalis has small, pale brown spores and its flowers are small, greenish-brown and have a single, long-stalked leaf. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, light green and have a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila meridionalis is a fern that can be propagated from spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can also be propagated from division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Alsophila meridionalis

Alsophila meridionalis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Alsophila meridionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila meridionalis?

Alsophila meridionalis

What type of plant is Alsophila meridionalis?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila meridionalis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

France Rakotondrainibe (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotondr.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Thomas Janssen (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janssen' in the authors string.