Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
140389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rosenst.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139718



Common Names

  • Pruinose Tree Fern
  • Pruinose Shield Fern
  • Scaly Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cyathea pruinosa Rosenst. [unknown]

Description

Alsophila pruinosa (also called 'Pruinose Spleenwort', among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places in forests, on rocks, and in crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila pruinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila pruinosa is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Alsophila pruinosa: This plant prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Alsophila pruinosa

Alsophila pruinosa can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Alsophila pruinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila pruinosa?

Alsophila pruinosa

What is the common name of Alsophila pruinosa?

None

What is the distribution of Alsophila pruinosa?

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

Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.
Eduard Rosenstock (1856-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenst.' in the authors string.