Alsophila veitchii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veitchii
ID:
140447
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ipni
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. , ed. 2: 41 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139776
Common Names
- Veitchii Tree Fern
- Veitch's Tree Fern
- Veitch's Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila veitchii (also called Veitch's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is a large, terrestrial fern with a stout, erect trunk and a crown of arching fronds. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is found in humid tropical forests, often near streams or rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila veitchii is an ornamental plant that is commonly used as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alsophila veitchii is a small, cream-colored, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila veitchii is a medium-sized fern that can be cultivated in a moist, shady spot in the garden. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are well established.
Where to Find Alsophila veitchii
Alsophila veitchii can be found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Queensland, Australia.
Alsophila veitchii FAQ
What is the common name of Alsophila veitchii?
Veitch's Tree Fern
What type of soil does Alsophila veitchii prefer?
Alsophila veitchii prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Alsophila veitchii?
Alsophila veitchii 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,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17019070-1: Based on the initial data import