Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
suprapilosa
ID:
1321433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnert

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 61: 32 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333887

Common Names

  • Suprapilose Cyathea
  • Cyathea Suprapilosa
  • Suprapilose Cyathea

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Description

Cyathea suprapilosa (also called white-haired tree fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern in the Cyatheaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Southeast Asia and is found in montane forests. It is a large, perennial plant, growing up to 10 m tall, with white hairs on its fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea suprapilosa is a tropical fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers. It has large, feathery fronds and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea suprapilosa has small, yellow-green flowers with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea suprapilosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Cyathea suprapilosa

Cyathea suprapilosa is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Cyathea suprapilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathea suprapilosa?

Cyathea suprapilosa

What is the family of Cyathea suprapilosa?

Cyatheaceae

What is the common name of Cyathea suprapilosa?

None

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

Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.