Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
stella-matutina
ID:
1331417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwartsb. & Becari-Viana

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 231(1): 43 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343871



Common Names

  • Cyathea stella-matutina
  • Morning Star Tree Fern
  • Stella-matutina Tree Fern


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Description

Cyathea stella-matutina (also called the Starry Cyathea, among many other common names) is a large tree fern from the Cyatheaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and South America, and is found in humid tropical forests. It has a tall, woody trunk with long, feathery fronds and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea stella-matutina is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyathea stella-matutina is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea stella-matutina is a terrestrial fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Cyathea stella-matutina

Cyathea stella-matutina is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Cyathea stella-matutina FAQ

What are the common names of Cyathea stella-matutina?

Common names of Cyathea stella-matutina include morning star tree fern and stella-matutina tree fern.

What is the scientific classification of Cyathea stella-matutina?

Cyathea stella-matutina belongs to the family Cyatheaceae and is a fern.

Where is Cyathea stella-matutina found?

Cyathea stella-matutina is native to New Zealand.

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

Pedro Bond Schwartsburd (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwartsb.' in the authors string.
Ivan Becari-Viana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becari-Viana' in the authors string.