Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
regale
ID:
1113517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verschaff. & Lem.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 15 sub t.548. 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001112855



Common Names

  • Cibotium regale
  • Royal Cibotium
  • Royal Tree Fern


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Description

Cibotium regale (also called Royal Cibotium, among many other common names) is a fern species of the family Dicksoniaceae. It is a terrestrial species with a creeping rhizome and fronds that are up to 40 cm long. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cibotium regale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a natural privacy screen and to reduce noise pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cibotium regale has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have two small, rounded cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Where to Find Cibotium regale

Cibotium regale can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26607094: Based on the initial data import
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Ambroise Verschaffelt (1825-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verschaff.' in the authors string.