Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
rebeccae
ID:
1256225

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5(33): 53 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255563



Common Names

  • Alsophila rebeccae
  • Rebecca's Tree Fern
  • Rebecca's Alsophila


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Description

Alsophila rebeccae (also called Rebecca's tree fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila rebeccae is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila rebeccae has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila rebeccae is a fern native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on other plants. Propagation is best done through spores, which can be collected from the underside of the fronds. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Alsophila rebeccae

Alsophila rebeccae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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,