Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
140346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alderw.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 35 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139675



Common Names

  • Mountain Spleenwort
  • Alpine Spleenwort
  • Highland Spleenwort


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Synonyms

  • Hemitelia montana Alderw. [unknown]
  • Cyathea costulisora Domin [unknown]

Description

Alsophila montana (also called Mountain Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized fern with a trunk-like stem and a crown of long, arching fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, and is found in moist, shady forests, often near streams or waterfalls.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila montana is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, erect stem and a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila montana is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is typically found in moist, shady places, growing on rocks or tree trunks. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. The spores should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Alsophila montana

Alsophila montana is native to the Philippines and can be found in lowland and montane forests.

Alsophila montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila montana?

Alsophila montana

What is the common name of Alsophila montana?

None

What is the distribution of Alsophila montana?

Eastern Australia

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

Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.