Alsophila mostellaria - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mostellaria
ID:
1270735
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehnert
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 93(4): 171 (-172; fig. 1C-D) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270073
Common Names
- Mostellaria Alsophila
- Mostellaria Locoweed
- Mostellaria Milkvetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alsophila mostellaria (also called the Mosteller's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to the Philippines. It has a slender trunk, with a crown of long, arching fronds. It is found in humid, tropical forests, typically at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Alsophila mostellaria is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alsophila mostellaria has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alsophila mostellaria is an evergreen fern that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.
Where to Find Alsophila mostellaria
Alsophila mostellaria is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia. It is found in wet forests and along streams.
Alsophila mostellaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsophila mostellaria?
Alsophila mostellaria
What is the common name of Alsophila mostellaria?
Mostella's Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Alsophila mostellaria?
It is native to the Philippines.
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-50244152: Based on the initial data import
Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.