Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
140364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139693



Common Names

  • Oriental Spleenwort
  • Eastern Spleenwort
  • Asian Spleenwort


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Synonyms

  • Disphenia orientalis Kunze [unknown]
  • Cyathea orientalis (Kunze) T.Moore [unknown]
  • Cyathea arborea pallida Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Alsophila orientalis (also called 'Oriental 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 orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis

Alsophila orientalis can be found in the Philippines.

Alsophila orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila orientalis?

Alsophila orientalis

What is the common name of Alsophila orientalis?

None

What is the distribution of Alsophila orientalis?

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

Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.