Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
140726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ipni

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Pteridophyta : 263 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140055



Common Names

  • Obtuse Tree Fern
  • Cyathea Obtusa
  • Giant Tree Fern


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Synonyms

  • Cnemidaria obtusa C.Presl [unknown]
  • Hemistegia obtusa (Kaulf.) C.Presl [unknown]
  • Cnemidaria grandifolia obtusa (Kaulf.) Stolze [unknown]
  • Hemitelia obtusa Kaulf. [unknown]
  • Hemitelia grandifolia obtusa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hemitelia grandifolia obtusa (Kaulf.) Rosenst. in Buchtien [deprecated]

Description

Cyathea obtusa (also called Obtuse Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree fern with a stout trunk and fronds up to 2 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 obtusa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has an attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea obtusa has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings have two or three long, narrow leaves that are curved or twisted.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea obtusa 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 obtusa

Cyathea obtusa is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and mountain slopes.

Cyathea obtusa FAQ

What is the common name of Cyathea obtusa?

Obtuse Tree Fern

What is the natural range of Cyathea obtusa?

Australia

What is the maximum height of Cyathea obtusa?

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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