Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
tuerckheimii
ID:
1113553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxon

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 4 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112891

Common Names

  • Cyathea tuerckheimii
  • Tuerckheim's Cyathea
  • Tuerckheim's Tree Fern

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Description

Cyathea tuerckheimii (also called Tuerckheim's Cyathea, among many other common names) is a fern species of the family Cyatheaceae. It is a terrestrial species with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 40 cm long. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea tuerckheimii has been used as a source of fiber for making rope and mats, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea tuerckheimii has small, yellowish-green flowers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea tuerckheimii is a terrestrial fern native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyathea tuerckheimii

Cyathea tuerckheimii can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in 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,