Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
tuyamae
ID:
1413035

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

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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.

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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,

References

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Toshiyuki Nakaike (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakaike' in the authors string.