Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
1409724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:06. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422189



Common Names

  • Pacific Tree Fern
  • Alsophila Fern
  • Pacific Alsophila Fern


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Description

Alsophila pacifica (also called Pacific fern, among many other common names) is a fern species native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and simple, pinnate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in mountain forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila pacifica is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila pacifica has small, pale brown spores and its flowers are small, greenish-brown and have a single, long-stalked leaf. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, light green and have a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila pacifica is a fern that can be propagated from spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can also be propagated from division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Alsophila pacifica

Alsophila pacifica is native to the Pacific Islands and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Alsophila pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila pacifica?

Alsophila pacifica

What type of plant is Alsophila pacifica?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Alsophila pacifica?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.