Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
pycnoneura
ID:
140392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139721



Common Names

  • Pycnoneura Fern
  • Pycnoneura Tree Fern
  • Pycnoneura Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cyathea pycnoneura Holttum [unknown]

Description

Alsophila pycnoneura (also called 'Pycnoneura 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 pycnoneura is a fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can help to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila pycnoneura is a small, cream-colored cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Alsophila pycnoneura: 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 pycnoneura

Alsophila pycnoneura is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Alsophila pycnoneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila pycnoneura?

Alsophila pycnoneura

What is the common name of Alsophila pycnoneura?

None

What is the distribution of Alsophila pycnoneura?

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.