Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas & A.Tejedor
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Revista Biodivers. Neotrop. 6(2): 123. 2016 [Jul-Dec 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347698
Common Names
- Cyathea longipetiolulata
- Longipetiolulata Cyathea
- Cyathea longipetiolulata
Description
Cyathea longipetiolulata (also called 'Long-petioled Cyathea', among many other common names) is a tree species native to South America. It is a large, evergreen tree with up to 15 leaves and a maximum height of about 30 m. It has green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in South America.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea longipetiolulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathea longipetiolulata has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea longipetiolulata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Cyathea longipetiolulata
Cyathea longipetiolulata is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, forested areas.
Cyathea longipetiolulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea longipetiolulata?
Cyathea longipetiolulata
What is the common name of Cyathea longipetiolulata?
Longipetiolulata
What is the natural habitat of Cyathea longipetiolulata?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,
References
Adrian Tejedor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Tejedor' in the authors string.