Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
rouhaniana
ID:
1409806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rakotondr. & Janssen) Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:06. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422271



Common Names

  • Alsophila rouhaniana
  • Rouhaniana Fern
  • Rouhaniana Alsophila


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Description

Alsophila rouhaniana (also called Rouhan's alsophila, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen fern with leathery, glossy, dark green fronds that are triangular in shape and have a distinctively scalloped margin. It grows in moist, shady places, often in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila rouhaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing habit and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in a garden setting.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila rouhaniana is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila rouhaniana is a fern native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow fern that can be propagated from spores or division. To propagate from spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rhizomes into sections, each with a few fronds. Plant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil and keep them moist until they are established.

Where to Find Alsophila rouhaniana

Alsophila rouhaniana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Alsophila rouhaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila rouhaniana?

Alsophila rouhaniana

What type of plant is Alsophila rouhaniana?

Fern

Where is Alsophila rouhaniana found?

South America

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

France Rakotondrainibe (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotondr.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Thomas Janssen (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janssen' in the authors string.