Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
1279697
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Tryon
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 73: 14 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279035
Common Names
- Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii
- Cuatrecasasii Sphaeropteris
- Cuatrecasasii Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii (also called Sphaeropteris, among many other common names) is a fern native to Central and South America. It has large, feathery fronds and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is often found in rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Transplanting of seedlings should be done when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii
Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii?
Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii
What is the common name of Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasasii Sphaeropteris
Where is Sphaeropteris cuatrecasasii found?
It is found in Colombia
Species in the Sphaeropteris genus
Sphaeropteris aciculosa, Sphaeropteris aeneifolia, Sphaeropteris agatheti, Sphaeropteris albidosquamata, Sphaeropteris albifrons, Sphaeropteris albosetacea, Sphaeropteris angustipinna, Sphaeropteris aramaganensis, Sphaeropteris arthropoda, Sphaeropteris assimilis, Sphaeropteris atrospinosa, Sphaeropteris atrox, Sphaeropteris auriculifera, Sphaeropteris binuangensis, Sphaeropteris brackenridgei, Sphaeropteris capitata, Sphaeropteris carrii, Sphaeropteris curranii, Sphaeropteris discophora, Sphaeropteris elliptica, Sphaeropteris elmeri, Sphaeropteris excelsa, Sphaeropteris feani, Sphaeropteris felina, Sphaeropteris fugax, Sphaeropteris fusca, Sphaeropteris inaequalis, Sphaeropteris insularum, Sphaeropteris integra, Sphaeropteris ledermannii, Sphaeropteris leucolepis, Sphaeropteris leucotricha, Sphaeropteris lunulata, Sphaeropteris magna, Sphaeropteris marginata, Sphaeropteris megalosora, Sphaeropteris mertensiana, Sphaeropteris microlepidota, Sphaeropteris moluccana, Sphaeropteris moseleyi, Sphaeropteris nigricans, Sphaeropteris obliqua, Sphaeropteris obscura, Sphaeropteris papuana, Sphaeropteris parksiae, Sphaeropteris parvifolia, Sphaeropteris parvipinna, Sphaeropteris persquamulifera, Sphaeropteris philippinensis, Sphaeropteris pilulifera,
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
Rolla M. Tryon Jr. (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Tryon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241946-2: Based on the initial data import