Cyathea chamaedendron - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamaedendron
ID:
140543
Status:
valid
Authors:
Copel.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 17: 31, pl. 5 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139872
Common Names
- Chamaedendron Tree Fern
- Fairy Tree Fern
- Dwarf Tree Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyathea chamaedendron (also called 'Ground Tree Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is usually found in moist, shady, and humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea chamaedendron is a species of tree fern native to the Philippines. It is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other decorative items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathea chamaedendron is a small, white, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyathea chamaedendron is a species of tree fern native to the Philippines. It is a medium-sized fern, growing up to 4 m tall. It is best grown in a shady, moist location, with plenty of organic matter in the soil. Propagation is by spores, which should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Cyathea chamaedendron
Cyathea chamaedendron is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Cyathea chamaedendron FAQ
What is the common name of Cyathea chamaedendron?
Ground-tree Fern
What type of soil does Cyathea chamaedendron prefer?
Cyathea chamaedendron prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Cyathea chamaedendron?
Cyathea chamaedendron prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
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
Edwin Bingham Copeland (1873-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Copel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:73152-2: Based on the initial data import