Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehnert
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 8 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338898
Common Names
- Cyathea convergens
- Cyathea
- Convergens
Description
Cyathea convergens (also called Cyathea, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is a large, evergreen fern, growing in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea convergens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathea convergens is white, with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea convergens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Cyathea convergens
Cyathea convergens is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cyathea convergens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea convergens?
Cyathea convergens
What are the common names of Cyathea convergens?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush
What is the growth habit of Cyathea convergens?
It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.
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,