Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
consimilis
ID:
1035496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stolze) Lehnert

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 61: 25 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034834

Common Names

  • Cyathea consimilis
  • Similar Tree Fern
  • Consimilis Tree Fern

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Description

Cyathea consimilis (also called 'Similar Tree Fern', among many other common names) is a fern that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows up to 10 m tall and has a rounded crown with large, pinnate fronds. It grows in moist, open forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea consimilis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cyathea consimilis has small white flowers. Seed: The seed of Cyathea consimilis is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cyathea consimilis are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea consimilis is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid location. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cyathea consimilis

Cyathea consimilis is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100352069: Based on the initial data import
Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.
Robert G. Stolze (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stolze' in the authors string.