Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
1108263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 29: 3 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107601



Common Names

  • Simulans Alsophila Fern
  • Simulans Tree Fern
  • Simulans Shield Fern


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Description

Alsophila simulans (also called False Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow fronds with a glossy texture, and is native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila simulans is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and as an air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila simulans has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila simulans is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic fern, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It can be grown in a pot or hanging basket, and prefers a moist, shady location. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Alsophila simulans

Alsophila simulans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

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,