Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
phlebodes
ID:
1325793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnert & Coritico

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 882 (2013 publ. 2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338247

Common Names

  • Alsophila phlebodes
  • Phlebodes Alsophila
  • Phlebodes Tree Fern

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Description

Alsophila phlebodes (also called Phlebodes Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady soils in woodlands and disturbed areas. It has long, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences with brownish-green spores.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila phlebodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila phlebodes has small, white flowers that are followed by small, red fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila phlebodes is a species of tree fern native to New Caledonia. It prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores or division. Spores should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Alsophila phlebodes

Alsophila phlebodes is found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Alsophila phlebodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila phlebodes?

Alsophila phlebodes

Where is Alsophila phlebodes found?

Alsophila phlebodes is found in India.

What is the growth habit of Alsophila phlebodes?

Alsophila phlebodes is a small, evergreen fern with a single trunk.

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

Fulgent P. Coritico: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coritico' in the authors string.
Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.