Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
quadrata
ID:
1119254

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) R.M.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 31 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118592



Common Names

  • Alsophila Quadrata
  • Square Alsophila
  • Square Tree Fern


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Description

Alsophila quadrata (also called Square-Stemmed Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species with a creeping rhizome and delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests and mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila quadrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems, fever, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila quadrata has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila quadrata is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept evenly moist, but not soggy. The plants should be kept in indirect light and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Alsophila quadrata

Alsophila quadrata is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Virginia. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.