Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
roroka
ID:
1409614

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hovenkamp) Lehnert & Coritico

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Blumea 62(2): 93. 2017 [28 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422079



Common Names

  • Alsophila roroka
  • Roroka Alsophila
  • Roroka Tree Fern


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Description

Alsophila roroka (also called 'Rorok Alsophila', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 3 m long. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila roroka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila roroka has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila roroka is a tropical fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Alsophila roroka

Alsophila roroka is found in the tropical rainforests of New Caledonia.

Alsophila roroka FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila roroka?

Alsophila roroka

What is the common name of Alsophila roroka?

Rorok alsophila

What are the characteristics of Alsophila roroka?

Alsophila roroka is a small, evergreen fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds and small, yellow-green flowers.

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

Fulgent P. Coritico: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coritico' in the authors string.
Peter Hans Hovenkamp (1953-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hovenkamp' in the authors string.
Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.