Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
iheringii
ID:
140634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ipni

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Pteridophyta : 262 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139963

Common Names

  • Cyathea iheringii
  • Ihering's Tree Fern
  • Ihering Tree Fern

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Description

Cyathea iheringii (also called Ihering's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to Central America and South America. It grows in humid forest habitats, usually in areas with high rainfall and temperatures of 15-25°C.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea iheringii 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 iheringii 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 iheringii can be propagated from spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. It is hardy to -5°C (23°F) and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Cyathea iheringii

Cyathea iheringii 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 iheringii FAQ

What is the common name of Cyathea iheringii?

Ihering's Tree Fern

What is the natural range of Cyathea iheringii?

Brazil

What is the maximum height of Cyathea iheringii?

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,

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