Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
urbanii
ID:
1270195

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brause) R.M.Tryon

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 29 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269533



Common Names

  • Alsophila urbanii
  • Urban's Alsophila
  • Urban's Tree-fern


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Description

Alsophila urbanii (also called Urban's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall and has long, feathery fronds. It prefers humid, tropical climates and is often found in rainforests and other moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila urbanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila urbanii has white to pink flowers with a banner petal that is white and pink. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila urbanii is an evergreen, woody fern native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by spores or by division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or summer. Division can be done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Alsophila urbanii

Alsophila urbanii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Alsophila urbanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila urbanii?

Alsophila urbanii

What is the common name of Alsophila urbanii?

Urban's Alsophila

What is the growth habit of Alsophila urbanii?

Alsophila urbanii is an evergreen tree with an upright, bushy habit.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50241469: Based on the initial data import
Guido Georg Wilhelm Brause (1847-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brause' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.