Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
chontilla
ID:
1283168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnert

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63(1): 31 (-34; fig. 2) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282506



Common Names

  • Chontilla Cyathea
  • Cyathea Chontilla
  • Chontilla Tree Fern


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Description

Cyathea chontilla (also called Chontilla Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady areas. It has large, feathery fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea chontilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea chontilla has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The flowers have six petals and six stamens. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea chontilla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cyathea chontilla

Cyathea chontilla is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers.

Cyathea chontilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathea chontilla?

Cyathea chontilla

What is the common name of Cyathea chontilla?

Chontilla Cyathea

What is the natural habitat of Cyathea chontilla?

Tropical rainforests

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,