Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) R.C.Moran & J.Prado
Source:
ipni
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 60(4): 363 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140042
Common Names
- Woolly Tree Fern
- Woolly Cyathea
- Cyathea myriotricha
Synonyms
- Polypodium hirtulum Kze.; Steud. [unknown]
- Polypodium myriotrichum Baker [unknown]
Description
Cyathea myriotricha (also called Bristly Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree fern with a slender trunk and fronds up to 2 m long. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forest margins, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathea myriotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves can be used as a mulch and the fronds can be used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathea myriotricha is a small, creamy-white, globose structure. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, light green fronds.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathea myriotricha is a terrestrial fern native to Australia. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 1.5 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing.
Where to Find Cyathea myriotricha
Cyathea myriotricha is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.
Cyathea myriotricha FAQ
What is the common name of Cyathea myriotricha?
Woolly Tree Fern
What is the natural range of Cyathea myriotricha?
Australia
What is the maximum height of Cyathea myriotricha?
Up to 5 m
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,