Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Cyatheales
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
1119745

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Moran

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Novon 1: 99, fig. 8 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001119083

Common Names

  • Cyathea tortuosa
  • Tortuosa cyathea
  • Cyathea tortuosa var. tortuosa

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Description

Cyathea tortuosa (also called Tortuous Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a fern species in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It has a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, bipinnate fronds.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathea tortuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to help with digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathea tortuosa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathea tortuosa is a terrestrial fern native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cyathea tortuosa

Cyathea tortuosa is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26614157: Based on the initial data import
Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.