Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
grata
ID:
140610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ipni

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Bohem. 9: 120 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139939

Common Names

  • Cyathea grata
  • Giant Tree Fern
  • Silver Tree Fern

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Description

Cyathea grata (also called Graceful Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to New Zealand and Australia. It is a medium-sized fern, growing up to 4 m tall. Its trunk is covered with a dense mat of brown scales. The fronds are light green, up to 2 m long, and are divided into many narrow, lance-shaped segments. It grows in tropical rainforests, often in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea grata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyathea grata is a small, whitish-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea grata is a terrestrial fern that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm. When propagating by division, the rhizomes should be divided into sections and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyathea grata

Cyathea grata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Cyathea grata FAQ

What is the common name of Cyathea grata?

Graceful Tree Fern

What is the natural range of Cyathea grata?

Australia

What is the maximum height of Cyathea grata?

Up to 5 m

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,