Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
alderwereltii
ID:
140179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Copel.) R.M.Tryon

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 32 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139508

Common Names

  • Alsophila alderwereltii
  • Alderwerelt's Spleenwort
  • Alderwerelt's Brake

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Synonyms

  • Hemitelia sumatrana Alderw. [unknown]
  • Cyathea alderwereltii Copel. [unknown]
  • Hemitelia horridipes Alderw. [unknown]
  • Hemitelia salticola Alderw. [unknown]
  • Hemitelia paraphysophora Alderw. [unknown]
  • Alsophila spinifera Alderw. [unknown]
  • Cyathea horridipes Domin [unknown]
  • Cyathea salticola Domin [unknown]
  • Cyathea paraphysophora Domin [unknown]
  • Cyathea spinifera Domin [unknown]

Description

Alsophila alderwereltii (also called Alsophila, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern that is native to Southeast Asia. It has long, lanceolate fronds and small, brown spores. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila alderwereltii is a species of fern used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alsophila alderwereltii is a small, white, fan-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, fan-shaped plant with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila alderwereltii is a perennial fern that is propagated by spores or division. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by spores in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Alsophila alderwereltii

Alsophila alderwereltii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks.

Alsophila alderwereltii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila alderwereltii?

Alsophila alderwereltii

What type of plant is Alsophila alderwereltii?

Fern

Where is Alsophila alderwereltii native to?

Japan

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

Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.