Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
pseudomuelleri
ID:
140390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139719



Common Names

  • Mueller's Tree Fern
  • Pseudomuelleri Fern
  • Mueller's Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cyathea pseudomuelleri Holttum [unknown]

Description

Alsophila pseudomuelleri (also called 'Mueller's 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 pseudomuelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to make paper and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila pseudomuelleri has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings have two or three long, narrow leaves that are curved or twisted.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Alsophila pseudomuelleri: 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 pseudomuelleri

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

Alsophila pseudomuelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila pseudomuelleri?

Alsophila pseudomuelleri

What is the common name of Alsophila pseudomuelleri?

None

What is the distribution of Alsophila pseudomuelleri?

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

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.