Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
abrapatriciana
ID:
1335835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnert & A.Tejedor

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 106(3): 176 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348289

Common Names

  • Cyathea abrapatriciana
  • C. abrapatriciana
  • Abrapatriciana

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Description

Cyathea abrapatriciana (also called 'Abrapatriciana' or 'Abrapatriciana Tree Fern', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree fern native to the western United States and Canada. It has a spreading crown and a straight trunk with smooth, green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea abrapatriciana has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea abrapatriciana has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea abrapatriciana can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and wind.

Where to Find Cyathea abrapatriciana

Cyathea abrapatriciana is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Cyathea abrapatriciana FAQ

What is the common name of Cyathea abrapatriciana?

Mountain Tree Fern

What type of plant is Cyathea abrapatriciana?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Cyathea abrapatriciana?

Mountainous regions

Species in the Cyathea genus

Cyathea abbreviata, Cyathea alstonii, Cyathea ameristoneura, Cyathea asplenioides, Cyathea atrocastanea, Cyathea bella, Cyathea bernardii, Cyathea brachyphylla, Cyathea chamaedendron, Cyathea croftii, Cyathea ctenitoides, Cyathea cumingii, Cyathea dealbata, Cyathea dejecta, Cyathea elliottii, Cyathea epaleata, Cyathea exilis, Cyathea feeana, Cyathea flexuosa, Cyathea grantii, Cyathea grata, Cyathea hirsutissima, Cyathea holdrigeana, Cyathea hymenophylloides, Cyathea iheringii, Cyathea incognita, Cyathea jacobsii, Cyathea karsteniana, Cyathea lathamii, Cyathea leprieurii, Cyathea leucofolis, Cyathea microphyllodes, Cyathea miersii, Cyathea minuta, Cyathea myriotricha, Cyathea nothofagorum, Cyathea obtusa, Cyathea paucifolia, Cyathea pilozana, Cyathea polystichoides, Cyathea scabra, Cyathea sessilifolia, Cyathea setchellii, Cyathea srilankensis, Cyathea strigillosa, Cyathea tepuiana, Cyathea trichomanoides, Cyathea trinitensis, Cyathea universitatis, Cyathea whitmeei,

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

Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.
Adrian Tejedor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Tejedor' in the authors string.