Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Pteridophyta : 262 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277306
Common Names
- Cyathea gibbosa
- Gibbous Cyathea
- Gibbous Tree Fern
Description
Cyathea gibbosa (also called Gibbous Cyathea, among many other common names) is a small tree fern native to South America. It has a rounded crown, with a single trunk and grey-green bark. It grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 8 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea gibbosa is used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathea gibbosa has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea gibbosa is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Cyathea gibbosa
Cyathea gibbosa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Cyathea gibbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea gibbosa?
Cyathea gibbosa
What is the common name of Cyathea gibbosa?
Gibbous tree fern
What is the natural habitat of Cyathea gibbosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,