Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Ohba) Nakaike
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Checkl. Lycophytes Ferns Japan 7. 2013 [23 Jan 2013]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425500
Common Names
- Alsophila tuyamae
- Tuyama's Alsophila
- Tuyama Fern
Description
Alsophila tuyamae (also called Tuyama's alsophila, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Cyatheaceae family. It is native to Japan. It is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila tuyamae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Alsophila tuyamae is white and tubular. The seed is black and round. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alsophila tuyamae is a fern native to Japan. It is propagated by spores, which can be collected from the underside of the fronds. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the spores have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Alsophila tuyamae
Alsophila tuyamae is native to Japan and can be found in open woodlands.
Alsophila tuyamae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila tuyamae?
Alsophila tuyamae
What is the common name of Alsophila tuyamae?
Tuyama's Tree Fern
Where is Alsophila tuyamae native to?
Japan
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,