Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
praecincta
ID:
1281747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Pteridophyta : 263 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281085



Common Names

  • Cyathea praecincta
  • Cyathea
  • Praecincta


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Description

Cyathea praecincta (also called Precious Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in humid forests, often in shady places, and in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea praecincta has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and its leaves are used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyathea praecincta is a white-yellowish color with a tubular shape and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea praecincta is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two fronds and a few roots. The divisions should then be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established. Cultivation of Cyathea praecincta requires partial shade and moist soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyathea praecincta

Cyathea praecincta is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of the continent.

Cyathea praecincta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathea praecincta?

Cyathea praecincta

Where is Cyathea praecincta native to?

Australia

What type of plant is Cyathea praecincta?

Fern

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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