Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
amabilis
ID:
1321421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.V.Morton) Lehnert

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 61: 23 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333875



Common Names

  • Lovely Cyathea
  • Cyathea Amabilis
  • Lovely Cyathea


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Description

Cyathea amabilis (also called amabilis tree fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern in the Cyatheaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Central America and is found in montane forests. It is a large, perennial plant, growing up to 10 m tall, with dark green fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea amabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea amabilis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea amabilis is a tropical evergreen fern that grows best in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by spores or division.

Where to Find Cyathea amabilis

Cyathea amabilis is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the country.

Cyathea amabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathea amabilis?

Cyathea amabilis

What is the family of Cyathea amabilis?

Cyatheaceae

What is the common name of Cyathea amabilis?

None

Species in the Cyathea genus

Cyathea abbreviata, Cyathea alstonii, Cyathea ameristoneura, Cyathea asplenioides, Cyathea atrocastanea, Cyathea bella, Cyathea bernardii, Cyathea brachyphylla, Cyathea chamaedendron, Cyathea croftii, Cyathea ctenitoides, Cyathea cumingii, Cyathea dealbata, Cyathea dejecta, Cyathea elliottii, Cyathea epaleata, Cyathea exilis, Cyathea feeana, Cyathea flexuosa, Cyathea grantii, Cyathea grata, Cyathea hirsutissima, Cyathea holdrigeana, Cyathea hymenophylloides, Cyathea iheringii, Cyathea incognita, Cyathea jacobsii, Cyathea karsteniana, Cyathea lathamii, Cyathea leprieurii, Cyathea leucofolis, Cyathea microphyllodes, Cyathea miersii, Cyathea minuta, Cyathea myriotricha, Cyathea nothofagorum, Cyathea obtusa, Cyathea paucifolia, Cyathea pilozana, Cyathea polystichoides, Cyathea scabra, Cyathea sessilifolia, Cyathea setchellii, Cyathea srilankensis, Cyathea strigillosa, Cyathea tepuiana, Cyathea trichomanoides, Cyathea trinitensis, Cyathea universitatis, Cyathea whitmeei,

Species in the Cyatheaceae family

Alsophila acanthophora, Alsophila acuminata, Alsophila alderwereltii, Alsophila alleniae, Alsophila alta, Alsophila aneitensis, Alsophila apoensis, Alsophila archboldii, Alsophila baroumba, Alsophila borneensis, Alsophila boytelii, Alsophila brausei, Alsophila brevipinna, Alsophila buennemeijeri, Alsophila callosa, Alsophila catillifera, Alsophila celsa, Alsophila cicatricosa, Alsophila cincinnata, Alsophila cinerea, Alsophila coactilis, Alsophila confinis, Alsophila costalisora, Alsophila crinita, Alsophila cubensis, Alsophila cucullifera, Alsophila cunninghamii, Alsophila deckenii, Alsophila dicksonioides, Alsophila doctersii, Alsophila edanoi, Alsophila eriophora, Alsophila everta, Alsophila excavata, Alsophila fagildei, Alsophila ferdinandii, Alsophila ferruginea, Alsophila foersteri, Alsophila geluensis, Alsophila glaberrima, Alsophila gleichenioides, Alsophila grangaudiana, Alsophila halconensis, Alsophila havilandii, Alsophila hooglandii, Alsophila hookeri, Alsophila horridula, Alsophila humilis, Alsophila hymenodes, Alsophila imbricata,

References

Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Marcus Lehnert (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnert' in the authors string.