Cyathea abbreviata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbreviata
ID:
140480
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Fern.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bradea 8(31): 193 (2000), as 'abrevi (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139809
Common Names
- Short Tree Fern
- Abbreviated Tree Fern
- Cyathea abbreviata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyathea abbreviata (also called Short Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is a large, terrestrial fern with a stout, erect trunk and a crown of arching fronds. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is found in humid tropical forests, often near streams or rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea abbreviata is an ornamental plant that is commonly used as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathea abbreviata is a small, yellowish-brown, and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, round, brownish-black, and winged. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single frond.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyathea abbreviata is a medium-sized fern that can be cultivated in a moist, shady spot in the garden. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are well established.
Where to Find Cyathea abbreviata
Cyathea abbreviata can be found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Queensland, Australia.
Cyathea abbreviata FAQ
What is the common name of Cyathea abbreviata?
Abbreviated Tree Fern
What type of soil does Cyathea abbreviata prefer?
Cyathea abbreviata prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Cyathea abbreviata?
Cyathea abbreviata prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
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
Irene Fernandes (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Fern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17573980-1: Based on the initial data import