Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
schiedei
ID:
1122072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5(4): 616. 1830 [Oct 1830] ; & Chr. 316. NPfl. 121. 1830

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001121410



Common Names

  • Cibotium schiedei
  • Schiedei Cibotium
  • Cibotium Fern


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Description

Cibotium schiedei (also called Schiede's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cibotium schiedei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cibotium schiedei has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are usually found in clusters on the stem. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cibotium schiedei is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which can be collected from the fertile fronds. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the plants have established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Cibotium schiedei

Cibotium schiedei can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26616720: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.