Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxon) Lehnert
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63(1): 43 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283900
Common Names
- Cyathea nervosa
- Nervosa Cyathea
- Nervosa Spiderling
Description
Cyathea nervosa (also called Nervous Cyathea, among many other common names) is a fern native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its spores are small and yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea nervosa is used as a source of food, fiber, and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathea nervosa is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea nervosa is a fern native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Cyathea nervosa
Cyathea nervosa can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Cyathea nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea nervosa?
Cyathea nervosa
What is the common name of Cyathea nervosa?
Nervous cyathea
What is the natural habitat of Cyathea nervosa?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
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,