Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
spinulosa
ID:
1127224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 32 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001126562



Common Names

  • Spinulosa Alsophila
  • Spinulosa Fern
  • Spinulosa Alsophila Fern


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Description

Alsophila spinulosa (also called Spiny Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Cyatheaceae family. It is native to China, India, Japan, and Taiwan. It is found in forests, grasslands, and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila spinulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover, as it is a low-growing plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, as its roots help to hold the soil in place.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila spinulosa has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters at the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila spinulosa is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Alsophila spinulosa

Alsophila spinulosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.