Alsophila poolii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poolii
ID:
1250317
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Chr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Index Filic. : 46 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249655
Common Names
- Alsophila poolii
- Poolii Alsophila
- Alsophila Poolii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila poolii (also called Alsophila poolii, among many other common names) is a fern native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has large, dark green fronds and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila poolii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alsophila poolii has small, greenish-white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila poolii is a terrestrial fern native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and requires regular watering and fertilizing. It is also susceptible to fungal diseases, so it is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Alsophila poolii
Alsophila poolii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Alsophila poolii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila poolii?
Alsophila poolii
What type of plant is Alsophila poolii?
A fern
Where does Alsophila poolii grow?
In tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17018330-1: Based on the initial data import