Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
minervae
ID:
1270734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnert

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 93(4): 169 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270072



Common Names

  • Minervae Alsophila
  • Minervae Locoweed
  • Minervae Milkvetch


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Description

Alsophila minervae (also called the Minerva's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to the Philippines. It has a slender trunk, with a crown of long, arching fronds. It is found in humid, tropical forests, typically at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila minervae is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila minervae has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila minervae is an evergreen fern that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Alsophila minervae

Alsophila minervae is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia. It is found in wet forests and along streams.

Alsophila minervae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila minervae?

Alsophila minervae

What is the common name of Alsophila minervae?

Minerva's Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila minervae?

It is native to the Philippines.

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,

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