Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Bohem. 9: 161 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268843
Common Names
- Cyathea Squarrosa
- Squarrosa Cyathea
- Cyathea Squarrosa
Description
Cyathea squarrosa (also called Squarrose tree fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathea squarrosa has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and wingless. Seedlings are small and have two needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea squarrosa is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes should be done in early spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Cyathea squarrosa
Cyathea squarrosa is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Cyathea squarrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea squarrosa?
Cyathea squarrosa
What is the common name of Cyathea squarrosa?
Squarrose Cyathea
Where is Cyathea squarrosa native to?
Central 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,