Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
fulgens
ID:
1270201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chr.) D.S.Conant

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269539

Common Names

  • Alsophila fulgens
  • Fulgent Alsophila
  • Fulgent Tree-fern

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Description

Alsophila fulgens (also called Shining Alsophila, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to Central and South America. This plant is an epiphyte that grows on trees in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila fulgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila fulgens 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 fulgens is an evergreen, woody fern native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by spores or by division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or summer. Division can be done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Alsophila fulgens

Alsophila fulgens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Alsophila fulgens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila fulgens?

Alsophila fulgens

What is the common name of Alsophila fulgens?

Fulgent Alsophila

What is the growth habit of Alsophila fulgens?

Alsophila fulgens 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-50241475: Based on the initial data import
Carl Christensen (1872-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chr.' in the authors string.
David Stoughton Conant (1949-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.S.Conant' in the authors string.