Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
140701

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Murillo & M.T.Murillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 27(102): 47 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140030



Common Names

  • Dwarf Tree Fern
  • Dwarf Cyathea
  • Cyathea minuta


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Synonyms

  • Alsophila parva Maxon [unknown]

Description

Cyathea minuta (also called Miniature Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a small, delicate tree fern with a slender trunk and fronds up to 1 m long. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forest margins, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves can be used as a mulch and the fronds can be used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyathea minuta is a small, creamy-white, globose structure. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, light green fronds.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea minuta is a terrestrial fern native to Australia. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 1.5 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Cyathea minuta

Cyathea minuta is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.

Cyathea minuta FAQ

What is the common name of Cyathea minuta?

Dwarf Tree Fern

What is the natural range of Cyathea minuta?

Australia

What is the maximum height of Cyathea minuta?

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,

References

José Murillo Aldana (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Murillo' in the authors string.
María Teresa Murillo (1929-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.T.Murillo' in the authors string.