Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
ramispinoides
ID:
1325794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnert

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 883 (2013 publ. 2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338248



Common Names

  • Alsophila ramispinoides
  • Ramispinoides Alsophila
  • Ramispinoides Tree Fern


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Description

Alsophila ramispinoides (also called Spiny-branched alsophila, among many other common names) is a perennial fern with dark green fronds. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and can be found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila ramispinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila ramispinoides has small, white flowers that are followed by small, yellow fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila ramispinoides is a species of tree fern native to New Caledonia. It prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. Propagation is by spores or division. Spores should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Alsophila ramispinoides

Alsophila ramispinoides is found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Alsophila ramispinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila ramispinoides?

Alsophila ramispinoides

Where is Alsophila ramispinoides found?

Alsophila ramispinoides is found in India.

What is the growth habit of Alsophila ramispinoides?

Alsophila ramispinoides is a small, evergreen fern with a single trunk.

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

Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.