Status:
valid
Authors:
Ranil
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 100(1): 39 (-44; figs. 1-2) (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140137
Common Names
- Sri Lanka Tree Fern
- Sri Lanka Cyathea
- Cyathea srilankensis
Description
Cyathea srilankensis (also called Sri Lankan Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to Sri Lanka. It grows in humid forest habitats, usually in areas with high rainfall and temperatures of 15-25°C.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea srilankensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cyathea srilankensis are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single frond.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea srilankensis 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 srilankensis
Cyathea srilankensis is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and mountain slopes.
Cyathea srilankensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea srilankensis?
Cyathea srilankensis
What type of plant is Cyathea srilankensis?
Tree fern
What are the common names of Cyathea srilankensis?
Sri Lankan tree fern, Bristly tree fern
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
R.H.G. Ranil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranil' in the authors string.