Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
squamata
ID:
1274757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Bohem. 9: 160 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274095



Common Names

  • Squamata Cyathea
  • Cyathea squamata
  • Cyathea


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Description

Cyathea squamata (also called Cyathea squamata, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea squamata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscape designs. It is also used in erosion control and to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea squamata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters and have a sweet, honey-like scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea squamata is an evergreen, terrestrial fern that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, bright spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Cyathea squamata

Cyathea squamata is found in the Caribbean, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Cyathea squamata FAQ

What type of plant is Cyathea squamata?

Cyathea squamata is a species of fern.

Where is Cyathea squamata found?

Cyathea squamata is found in Australia.

What is the scientific classification of Cyathea squamata?

Cyathea squamata is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae.

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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