Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
stokesii
ID:
140422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Brown) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 37 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139751



Common Names

  • Stoke's Tree Fern
  • Stoke's Fern
  • Alsophila Tree Fern


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Synonyms

  • Hemitelia stokesii E.Brown [unknown]
  • Cyathea stokesii (E.Brown) N.Hallé & J.Florence [unknown]

Description

Alsophila stokesii (also called 'Stoke's Tree Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is usually found in moist, shady, and humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila stokesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to make paper and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila stokesii is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila stokesii is a species of tree fern native to the Philippines. It is a medium-sized fern, growing up to 4 m tall. It is best grown in a shady, moist location, with plenty of organic matter in the soil. Propagation is by spores, which should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Alsophila stokesii

Alsophila stokesii is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Alsophila stokesii FAQ

What is the common name of Alsophila stokesii?

Stokes' Tree Fern

What type of soil does Alsophila stokesii prefer?

Alsophila stokesii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Alsophila stokesii?

Alsophila stokesii prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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,