Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
cumingii
ID:
1117236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Farnkr. 64. 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001116574



Common Names

  • Cibotium cumingii
  • Cuming's Cibotium
  • Cuming's Tree Fern


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Description

Cibotium cumingii (also called 'Cuming's Tree Fern', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Cibotiaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It grows in moist forests, often on limestone rocks or cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Cibotium cumingii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cibotium cumingii has small yellow-green flowers that appear in early summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cibotium cumingii is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an epiphytic plant that can be grown in a potting mix consisting of equal parts of peat, perlite, and sand. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Cibotium cumingii

Cibotium cumingii can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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