Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cyathea [1500]

genus_ja: ヘゴ

genus_en: Tree fern

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Family: Cyatheaceae

family_ja: ヘゴ

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description_en: Genus of 600 or more species of evergreen tree ferns, mainly from forested mountain ranges in tropical and subtropical regions of the S. hemisphere. Cyatheas may reach over 20m (70ft) tall, some relatively quickly. They have a pole-like, fibrous trunk, consisting of an erect rhizome clad in roots, topped by large, pinnate, 2-pinnate, or pinnatifid fronds, which develop in flushes; the crowns of uncurling fronds are densely covered by white, brown, or black scales. The stems bear characteristic scars of old fronds. Grow as specimen plants in a shady site. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool, temperate, or warm greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow spores at 15-18°C (59-64°F) as soon as ripe.

pests_en: Rhizoctonia on young plants may be a problem.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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