Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Sp. Fil. [W. J. Hooker] 1: 84, t.29C. 1844 ; & NPfl. 121
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000141510
Common Names
- Cibotium menziesii
- Menzies' Cibotium
- Menzies' Tree Fern
Description
Cibotium menziesii (also called 'Menzies' cibotium', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to tropical Asia, from India to Japan. It is an evergreen, terrestrial fern, growing in moist, shady places in forests, often near streams or in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Cibotium menziesii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used to help control erosion. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cibotium menziesii are small, yellowish-green, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a papery covering. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cibotium menziesii is a species of fern in the family Dicksoniaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is an epiphytic fern that grows in moist, shady habitats. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best in a moist, shady environment with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cibotium menziesii
Cibotium menziesii is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It can be found in temperate rainforests.
Cibotium menziesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cibotium menziesii?
Cibotium menziesii
What is the common name of Cibotium menziesii?
Menzies' Cibotium
What is the habitat of Cibotium menziesii?
It is found in tropical rainforests in South America
Species in the Cibotium genus
Cibotium heleniae,
Cibotium menziesii,
Cibotium sumatranum,
Cibotium barometz,
Cibotium chamissoi,
Cibotium glaucum,
Cibotium regale,
Cibotium nealiae,
Cibotium cumingii,
Cibotium assamicum,
Cibotium schiedei,
Cibotium taiwanense,
Cibotium arachnoideum,
Species in the Cibotiaceae family
Cibotium heleniae,
Cibotium menziesii,
Cibotium sumatranum,
Cibotium barometz,
Cibotium chamissoi,
Cibotium glaucum,
Cibotium regale,
Cibotium nealiae,
Cibotium cumingii,
Cibotium assamicum,
Cibotium schiedei,
Cibotium taiwanense,
Cibotium arachnoideum,