Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
mapahuwensis
ID:
1409611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Kato) Lehnert & Coritico

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Blumea 62(2): 93. 2017 [28 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422076

Common Names

  • Alsophila mapahuwensis
  • Mapahuwensis Alsophila
  • Mapahuwensis Tree Fern

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Description

Alsophila mapahuwensis (also called 'Mapahu Alsophila', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 3 m long. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alsophila mapahuwensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsophila mapahuwensis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsophila mapahuwensis is a tropical fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Alsophila mapahuwensis

Alsophila mapahuwensis is native to tropical Africa.

Alsophila mapahuwensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsophila mapahuwensis?

Alsophila mapahuwensis

What is the common name of Alsophila mapahuwensis?

Mapahuw alsophila

What are the characteristics of Alsophila mapahuwensis?

Alsophila mapahuwensis is a small, evergreen fern with lanceolate, leathery fronds and small, yellow-green flowers.

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

Fulgent P. Coritico: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coritico' in the authors string.
Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.