Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
polystichoides
ID:
140753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ipni

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Pteridophyta : 263 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140082

Common Names

  • Polystichoides Tree Fern
  • Cyathea Polystichoides
  • Scaly Tree Fern

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Description

Cyathea polystichoides (also called Many-Branched 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 polystichoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyathea polystichoides are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single frond.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea polystichoides 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 polystichoides

Cyathea polystichoides is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and mountain slopes.

Cyathea polystichoides FAQ

What is the common name of Cyathea polystichoides?

Many-Branched Tree Fern

What is the natural range of Cyathea polystichoides?

Australia

What is the maximum height of Cyathea polystichoides?

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,

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