Alsophila minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
1252240
Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.C.Eaton) R.M.Tryon
Source:
tro
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 29 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251578
Common Names
- Alsophila minor
- Lesser Alsophila
- Lesser Alsophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila minor (also called Lesser Alsophila, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alsophila minor has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila minor can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in moist soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Germination should occur within a few weeks.
Where to Find Alsophila minor
Alsophila minor can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Alsophila minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila minor?
Alsophila minor
What is the common name of Alsophila minor?
Small Alsophila
What is the natural habitat of Alsophila minor?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50161691: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Cady Eaton (1834-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Eaton' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.