Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
oinops
ID:
140360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hassk.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139689

Common Names

  • Oinops Tree Fern
  • Oinops Alsophila
  • Oinops Shield Fern

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Synonyms

  • Cyathea oinops Hassk. [unknown]
  • Cyathea faberiana Domin [unknown]

Description

Alsophila oinops (also called 'Wine-eyed 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 oinops is a species of fern that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila oinops is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila oinops is a species of tree fern native to the Philippines. It is a medium-sized fern, growing up to 4 m tall. It is best grown in a shady, moist location, with plenty of organic matter in the soil. Propagation is by spores, which should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Alsophila oinops

Alsophila oinops can be found in the Philippines.

Alsophila oinops FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila oinops?

Alsophila oinops

What is the common name of Alsophila oinops?

None

What is the distribution of Alsophila oinops?

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

Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.