Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
holdrigeana
ID:
140624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nisman & L.Gomez in L.Gomez

Source:
ipni

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 61: 168. 1971. (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139953



Common Names

  • Cyathea holdrigeana
  • Holdridge's Tree Fern
  • Holdridge Tree Fern


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Description

Cyathea holdrigeana (also called Holdridge's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to Central America and South America. It grows in humid forest habitats, usually in areas with high rainfall and temperatures of 15-25°C.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea holdrigeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyathea holdrigeana is a small, whitish-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea holdrigeana can be propagated from spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. It is hardy to -5°C (23°F) and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Cyathea holdrigeana

Cyathea holdrigeana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Cyathea holdrigeana FAQ

What is the common name of Cyathea holdrigeana?

Holdridge's Tree Fern

What is the natural range of Cyathea holdrigeana?

Costa Rica

What is the maximum height of Cyathea holdrigeana?

Up to 5 m

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,

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