Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
glaucum
ID:
1109562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Hook. & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. 108. 1832 ; & NPfl. 121

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108900



Common Names

  • Cibotium glaucum
  • Glaucous cibotium
  • Glaucous tree fern


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Description

Cibotium glaucum (also called the white tree fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern in the Cibotiaceae family. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in humid forests and wet cliffs. It has a creeping rhizome with fronds that are typically 1–2 m long.

Uses & Benefits

Cibotium glaucum is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cibotium glaucum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cibotium glaucum is a species of fern native to tropical and subtropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that can reach up to 1 m in length. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by spores.

Where to Find Cibotium glaucum

Cibotium glaucum is found in the eastern United States, from Florida to New York and west to Texas.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26601987: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.