Cyathea punctata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
1258085
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.Moran & B.Øllg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18: 435, fig. (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257423
Common Names
- Punctate Cyathea
- Cyathea punctata
- Punctate Cyathea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyathea punctata (also called Spiny Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a fern native to Central and South America. It has long, spiny fronds and a thick, woody stem. It grows in moist, shady forests and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathea punctata has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyathea punctata can be propagated from spores or by division. Spores should be sown on a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the rootball into sections before replanting.
Where to Find Cyathea punctata
Cyathea punctata is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Cyathea punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathea punctata?
Cyathea punctata
What is the common name of Cyathea punctata?
Spotted tree fern
Where is Cyathea punctata native to?
It is native to Central and South America.
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-50184523: Based on the initial data import
Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.