Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
woodwardioides
ID:
1270165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaulf.) D.S.Conant

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 64: 370 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269503



Common Names

  • Alsophila woodwardioides
  • Woodwardioides Alsophila
  • Woodwardioides Tree Fern


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Description

Alsophila woodwardioides (also called Woodward'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 woodwardioides is a species of plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila woodwardioides 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 woodwardioides can be propagated from spores or division. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11.

Where to Find Alsophila woodwardioides

Alsophila woodwardioides can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Alsophila woodwardioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila woodwardioides?

Alsophila woodwardioides

What is the common name of Alsophila woodwardioides?

Woodward's Alsophila

What is the growth habit of Alsophila woodwardioides?

Alsophila woodwardioides 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-50241128: Based on the initial data import
Georg Friedrich Kaulfuss (1786-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaulf.' in the authors string.
David Stoughton Conant (1949-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.S.Conant' in the authors string.