Status:
valid
Authors:
(Holttum) R.M.Tryon
Source:
ipni
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 21 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000140323
Common Names
- Carrii Tree Fern
- Carrii Tassel Fern
- Carrii Rough Tree Fern
Synonyms
- Cyathea carrii Holttum [unknown]
Description
Sphaeropteris carrii (also called Carri's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a species of tree fern native to Central America and South America. It grows in humid forest habitats, usually in areas with high rainfall and temperatures of 15-25°C.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeropteris carrii is a fern species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create natural barriers and provide shade in outdoor areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphaeropteris carrii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphaeropteris carrii can be propagated from spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. It is hardy to -5°C (23°F) and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Sphaeropteris carrii
Sphaeropteris carrii is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland and montane forests. It is also found in New Guinea, Sulawesi, and the Moluccas.
Sphaeropteris carrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeropteris carrii?
Sphaeropteris carrii
What type of plant is Sphaeropteris carrii?
Fern
What are the common names of Sphaeropteris carrii?
Carr's fern
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,