Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Species:
felina
ID:
141004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Pic.Serm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Webbia 45(2): 351 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140333



Common Names

  • Felina Shield Fern
  • Felina Sphaeropteris
  • Felina Tree Fern


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Description

Sphaeropteris felina (also called Cat's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to New Caledonia. It has a slender trunk and a crown of large, bipinnate fronds. It is found in humid tropical forests, often in areas with limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeropteris felina is a fern species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create natural barriers and provide shade in outdoor areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaeropteris felina is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeropteris felina is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Sphaeropteris felina

Sphaeropteris felina is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland and montane forests. It is also found in New Guinea, Sulawesi, and the Moluccas.

Sphaeropteris felina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeropteris felina?

Sphaeropteris felina

What is the common name of Sphaeropteris felina?

Cat's Claw Shield Fern

What is the habitat of Sphaeropteris felina?

It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet, rocky areas.

Species in the Sphaeropteris genus

Sphaeropteris aciculosa, Sphaeropteris aeneifolia, Sphaeropteris agatheti, Sphaeropteris albidosquamata, Sphaeropteris albifrons, Sphaeropteris albosetacea, Sphaeropteris angustipinna, Sphaeropteris aramaganensis, Sphaeropteris arthropoda, Sphaeropteris assimilis, Sphaeropteris atrospinosa, Sphaeropteris atrox, Sphaeropteris auriculifera, Sphaeropteris binuangensis, Sphaeropteris brackenridgei, Sphaeropteris capitata, Sphaeropteris carrii, Sphaeropteris curranii, Sphaeropteris discophora, Sphaeropteris elliptica, Sphaeropteris elmeri, Sphaeropteris excelsa, Sphaeropteris feani, Sphaeropteris felina, Sphaeropteris fugax, Sphaeropteris fusca, Sphaeropteris inaequalis, Sphaeropteris insularum, Sphaeropteris integra, Sphaeropteris ledermannii, Sphaeropteris leucolepis, Sphaeropteris leucotricha, Sphaeropteris lunulata, Sphaeropteris magna, Sphaeropteris marginata, Sphaeropteris megalosora, Sphaeropteris mertensiana, Sphaeropteris microlepidota, Sphaeropteris moluccana, Sphaeropteris moseleyi, Sphaeropteris nigricans, Sphaeropteris obliqua, Sphaeropteris obscura, Sphaeropteris papuana, Sphaeropteris parksiae, Sphaeropteris parvifolia, Sphaeropteris parvipinna, Sphaeropteris persquamulifera, Sphaeropteris philippinensis, Sphaeropteris pilulifera,

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 Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.