Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16(3): 427 (-429; fig. 2B) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273231
Common Names
- Cyathea windischiana
- Windischiana Cyathea
- Windischiana Tree Fern
Description
Cyathea windischiana (also called the Windisch's Cyathea, among many other common names) is a small fern native to the Himalayas. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are small, oval-shaped and up to 2 cm long. It is found in montane forests in the Himalayas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea windischiana is used for landscaping and is known for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathea windischiana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea windischiana is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Cyathea windischiana
Cyathea windischiana is native to Mexico, where it grows in wet forests at elevations of 500–1,400 m (1,600–4,600 ft).
Cyathea windischiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea windischiana?
Cyathea windischiana
What type of plant is Cyathea windischiana?
Fern
Where is Cyathea windischiana found?
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,