Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehnert
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 93(4): 172 (-175; fig. 2) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270074
Common Names
- Zongoensis Cyathea
- Zongoensis Locoweed
- Zongoensis Milkvetch
Description
Cyathea zongoensis (also called the Zongo Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to the Philippines. It has a stout trunk, with a crown of long, arching fronds. It is found in humid, tropical forests, typically at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea zongoensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathea zongoensis has white to pinkish flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea zongoensis is an evergreen fern that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.
Where to Find Cyathea zongoensis
Cyathea zongoensis is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia. It is found in wet forests and along streams.
Cyathea zongoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea zongoensis?
Cyathea zongoensis
What is the common name of Cyathea zongoensis?
Zongo Tree Fern
What is the natural habitat of Cyathea zongoensis?
It is native to the Congo.
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,