Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
coursii
ID:
1250322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tardieu) Rakotondr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Zool. n.s., 90: 37. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249660



Common Names

  • Cyathea coursii
  • Coursii Cyathea
  • Cyathea Coursii


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Description

Cyathea coursii (also called Cyathea coursii, among many other common names) is a fern native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has large, dark green fronds and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea coursii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea coursii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea coursii is a terrestrial fern that is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and requires regular watering and fertilizing. It is also susceptible to fungal diseases, so it is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Cyathea coursii

Cyathea coursii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Cyathea coursii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathea coursii?

Cyathea coursii

What are the common names of Cyathea coursii?

Cours' Tree Fern

What are the uses of Cyathea coursii?

It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50150484: Based on the initial data import
France Rakotondrainibe (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotondr.' in the authors string.
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.