Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
140453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 31 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139782

Common Names

  • Welwitsch's Tree Fern
  • Welwitsch's Alsophila
  • Alsophila welwitschii

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Description

Alsophila welwitschii (also called Welwitsch'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 Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is found in humid tropical forests, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila welwitschii 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 welwitschii is a small, greenish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, round, brownish-black, and winged. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila welwitschii 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 welwitschii

Alsophila welwitschii can be found in Angola, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

Alsophila welwitschii FAQ

What is the common name of Alsophila welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Tree Fern

What type of soil does Alsophila welwitschii prefer?

Alsophila welwitschii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Alsophila welwitschii?

Alsophila welwitschii 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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.