''Cyathea'' is a

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tree fern The tree ferns are arborescent (tree-like) ferns that grow with a trunk elevating the fronds above ground level, making them trees. Many extant tree ferns are members of the order Cyatheales, to which belong the families Cyatheaceae (scaly tree ...

s, the type genus of the

fern A fern (Polypodiopsida or Polypodiophyta ) is a member of a group of vascular plants (plants with xylem and phloem) that reproduce via spores and have neither seeds nor flowers. The polypodiophytes include all living pteridophytes except t ...

order

Cyatheales The order Cyatheales, which includes most tree ferns, is a taxonomic order of the fern class, Polypodiopsida. No clear morphological features characterize all of the Cyatheales, but DNA sequence data indicate the order is monophyletic. Some sp ...

. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the

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''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds.

Description

The species of ''Cyathea'' are mostly terrestrial ferns, usually with a single tall stem. Rarely, the trunk may be branched or creeping. Many species also develop a fibrous mass of roots at the base of the trunk. The genus has a

pantropical A pantropical ("all tropics") distribution is one which covers Tropics, tropical regions of both hemispheres. Examples of species include caecilians, modern sirenians and the plant genera ''Acacia'' and ''Bacopa''. ''Neotropical'' is a zoogeogra ...

distribution, with over 470 species. They grow in habitats ranging from

tropical rain forest Tropical rainforests are rainforests that occur in areas of tropical rainforest climate in which there is no dry season – all months have an average precipitation of at least 60 mm – and may also be referred to as ''lowland equatori ...

s to

temperate woodland A woodland () is, in the broad sense, land covered with trees, or in a narrow sense, synonymous with wood (or in the U.S., the ''plurale tantum'' woods), a low-density forest forming open habitats with plenty of sunlight and limited shade (see ...

Classification

Conant ''et al.'' in 1996, concluded on molecular

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and morphological evidence that a system of three clades – ''Alsophila'', ''Cyathea'' and ''Sphaeropteris'' was the most accurate reflection of evolutionary lineages within the

Cyatheaceae The Cyatheaceae are a family of ferns, the scaly tree ferns, one of eight families in the order Cyatheales in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Alternatively, the family may defined much more broadly (Cyatheaceae '' ...

, ''Alsophila'' being the most basal and ''Cyathea'' and ''Sphaeropteris'' derived sister groups. In the

Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group The Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group, or PPG, is an informal international group of systematic botanists who collaborate to establish a consensus on the classification of pteridophytes (lycophytes and ferns) that reflects knowledge about plant relation ...

classification of 2016 (PPG I), these are accepted as separate genera, '' Alsophila'', ''Cyathea'' and ''

Sphaeropteris ''Sphaeropteris'' is a genus of tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It has been treated as a subgenus within the genus ''Cyathea'', but is accepted in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Description Species of '' ...

''. ''Cnemidaria'' Presl, 1836 is a junior synonym or redundant subset.''Cnemidaria'' world species list
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Species

, World Ferns (Version 12.3) accepted the following species: *''

Cyathea abbreviata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' I.Fernald *''

Cyathea abrapatriciana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert & A.Tejedor *''

Cyathea acantha ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Sehnem) Lehnert *''

Cyathea acutidens ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Christ) Domin *''

Cyathea aemula ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea affinis ''Cyathea affinis'' is a variable species of tree fern native to Fiji, Samoa, the Cook Islands, Austral Islands, Tahiti, and the Marquesas Islands. The trunk of this plant is erect and 2–6 m tall. Fronds are bipinnate and 2–3 m in length. Th ...

'' (G.Forst.) Sw. *''

Cyathea akawaiorum ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' P.J.Edwards *''

Cyathea alata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (E.Fourn.) Copel. *''

Cyathea alatissima ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Stolze) Lehnert *''

Cyathea alfonsiana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' L.D.Gómez *''

Cyathea alsophiloides ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' S.Maciel & Lehnert *''

Cyathea alstonii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' R.M.Tryon *''

Cyathea amabilis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (C.V.Morton) Lehnert *''

Cyathea andaquiensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & W.Rodríguez *''

Cyathea andicola ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Domin *''

Cyathea andina ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (H.Karst.) Domin *'' Cyathea angelica'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea antioquensis'' A.Rojas *''

Cyathea arborea ''Cyathea arborea'' (vernacular English: West Indian treefern, vernacular Spanish: ''helecho gigante'' or ''palo camarón'') is a plant of the family Cyatheaceae in the order Cyatheales. Tree ferns are an ancient growth form of plant, although Cy ...

'' (L.) Sm. *''

Cyathea aristata ''Cyathea aristata'' is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae, native to Mexico and Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North America—near Nicarag ...

'' Domin *''

Cyathea armata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Sw.) Domin *'' Cyathea arnecornelii'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea ars ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea aspera ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (L.) Sw. *'' Cyathea asplenioides'' (A.C.Sm.) Christenh. *''

Cyathea assurgens ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' R.M.Tryon *''

Cyathea atahuallpa ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (R.M.Tryon) Lellinger *'' Cyathea aterrima'' (Hook.) Domin *'' Cyathea atrocastanea'' Labiak & F.B.Matos *''

Cyathea atrovirens ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Langsd. & Fisch.) Domin *''

Cyathea aurea ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Klotzsch *'' Cyathea austroamericana'' Domin *'' Cyathea austropallescens'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea axillaris'' (Raddi) Lellinger *'' Cyathea azuayensis'' Sodiro *''

Cyathea barringtonii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.R.Sm. ex Lellinger *'' Cyathea bella'' (Rchb.fil. ex Mett.) Domin *''

Cyathea bettinae ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea bicrenata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Liebm. *''

Cyathea biliranensis ''Cyathea biliranensis'' is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae, native to the Philippines. It was first described by Edwin Copeland Edwin Bingham Copeland (September 30, 1873 – March 16, 1964) was an American botanist and agriculturis ...

'' Copel. *''

Cyathea bipinnata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (R.M.Tryon) R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea bipinnatifida'' (Baker) Domin *''

Cyathea boconensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' H.Karst. *'' Cyathea borinquena'' (Maxon) Domin *''

Cyathea boryana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Kuhn) Domin *'' Cyathea bradei'' (P.G.Windisch) Lellinger *''

Cyathea brucei ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea brunnescens'' (Barrington) R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea calamitatis'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea callejasii'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & A.Tejedor *''

Cyathea caracasana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Klotzsch) Domin *''

Cyathea cardenasii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & W.Rodríguez *''

Cyathea carolihenrici ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea carolinae ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea catacampta'' Alston *'' Cyathea catenata'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & W.Rodríguez *'' Cyathea cervantesiana'' A.Rojas *''

Cyathea chimaera ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert & A.Tejedor *'' Cyathea chimborazensis'' (Hook.) Hieron. *''

Cyathea chiricana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Maxon) Domin *''

Cyathea chocoensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Stolze) Lehnert *''

Cyathea chontilla ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea choricarpa'' (Maxon) Domin *'' Cyathea cicatricosa'' Holttum *'' Cyathea cisandina'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea clandestina'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & A.Tejedor *'' Cyathea cnemidaria'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea cocleana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Stolze) Lehnert *''

Cyathea coloradoana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & W.Rodríguez *'' Cyathea concinna'' (Baker) Jenman *''

Cyathea concordia ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' B.León & R.C.Moran *''

Cyathea conformis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (R.M.Tryon) Stolze *''

Cyathea conjugata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Spruce ex Hook.) Domin *''

Cyathea conquisita ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' Jenman *''

Cyathea consimilis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Stolze) Lehnert *'' Cyathea convergens'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea corallifera'' Sodiro *''

Cyathea corcovadensis ''Cyathea corcovadensis'' is a species of tree fern native to Paraguay and Serra do Mar in southern Brazil, where it grows in primary and secondary forest, as well as scrub, at an altitude of 250–2100 m. The erect trunk is short, usually about ...

'' (Raddi) Domin *''

Cyathea costaricensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Mett. ex Kuhn) Domin *''

Cyathea croftii ''Cyathea croftii'' is a species of tree fern endemic to Manus Island in the Admiralty Islands, where it grows in damp forest on steep slopes at an altitude of about 500 m. It is relatively uncommon in the wild. The trunk is erect, up to 3 m tall ...

'' Holttum *''

Cyathea cruciata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Desv.) Lehnert *'' Cyathea ctenitoides'' (Lellinger) Christenh. *'' Cyathea cumingii'' Baker *''

Cyathea cyatheoides ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Desv.) K.U.Kramer *''

Cyathea cyclodium ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (R.M.Tryon) Lellinger *'' Cyathea cylindrica'' S.Maciel & Lehnert *''

Cyathea cystolepis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Sodiro *'' Cyathea darienensis'' R.C.Moran *''

Cyathea decomposita ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (H.Karst.) Domin *''

Cyathea decorata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Maxon) R.M.Tryon *''

Cyathea decurrens ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Hook.) Copel. *'' Cyathea decurrentiloba'' Domin *'' Cyathea dejecta'' (Baker) Christenh. *''

Cyathea delgadii ''Cyathea delgadii'' is a widespread species of tree fern. It is native to Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama), and much of South America (Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, including Trindade, Argentina ...

'' Pohl ex Sternb. *''

Cyathea demissa ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (C.V.Morton) A.R.Sm. ex Lellinger *'' Cyathea diabolica'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea dichromatolepis'' (Fée) Domin *'' Cyathea dintelmannii'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea dissimilis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (C.V.Morton) Stolze *''

Cyathea dissoluta ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Baker *''

Cyathea divergens ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Kunze *''

Cyathea dombeyi ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Desv.) Lellinger *'' Cyathea dudleyi'' R.M.Tryon *''

Cyathea dyeri ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' Sodiro *''

Cyathea ebenina ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' H.Karst. *'' Cyathea eggersii'' Hieron. *''

Cyathea elliottii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Domin *''

Cyathea epaleata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' (Holttum) Holttum *'' Cyathea estelae'' (Riba) Proctor *''

Cyathea estevesorum ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *''

Cyathea ewanii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Alston *''

Cyathea falcata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Mett. ex Kuhn) Domin *''

Cyathea feeana ''Cyathea feeana'' is a species of fern in the family Cyatheaceae, native to Southeast Brazil. It was first described by Carl Frederik Albert Christensen Carl Frederik Albert Christensen (16 January 1872 – 24 November 1942) was a Danish system ...

'' (C.Chr.) Domin *''

Cyathea flava ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (R.M.Tryon) Christenh. *'' Cyathea frigida'' (H.Karst.) Domin *'' Cyathea fulva'' (M.Martens & Galeotti) Fée *''

Cyathea gibbosa ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Klotzsch) Domin *''

Cyathea giraldoi ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Tejedor, G.Calat., Lehnert, W.D.Rodr. & M.Kessler *'' Cyathea glandulifera'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea glaziovii ''Cyathea glaziovii'' is a species of tree fern. Very little is known about this plant and its taxonomic Taxonomy is the practice and science of categorization or classification. A taxonomy (or taxonomical classification) is a scheme of cl ...

'' Domin *'' Cyathea godmanii'' (Hook.) Domin *''

Cyathea gracilis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' Griseb. *''

Cyathea grandifolia ''Cyathea grandifolia'', synonym ''Cnemidaria grandifolia'', is a species of tree fern, whose natural distribution ranges from Trinidad and Tobago to the Paraguaná Peninsula The Paraguaná Peninsula () is a peninsula in Venezuela, situat ...

'' Willd. *''

Cyathea grantii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Copel. *''

Cyathea grata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Domin *'' Cyathea gratissima'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *''

Cyathea grayumii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Rojas *''

Cyathea guentheriana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea harrisii'' Underw. *''

Cyathea haughtii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Maxon) R.M.Tryon *'' Cyathea hemiepiphytica'' R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea herzogii'' Rosenst. *'' Cyathea hierbabuena'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea hirsuta'' C.Presl *'' Cyathea hirsutissima'' (Fée) Domin *'' Cyathea hodgeana'' Proctor *''

Cyathea holdridgeana ''Cyathea holdridgeana'', synonym ''Cyathea albomarginata'', is a species of tree fern native to Panamá and Costa Rica. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 2400–2800 m, considerably higher than most other tree ferns of Central America. ...

'' Nisman & L.D.Gómez *'' Cyathea horrida'' (L.) Sm. *''

Cyathea howeana '' Cyathea howeana '' is a fern in the family Cyatheaceae. The specific epithet refers to Lord Howe Island, the locality in Australia to which it is endemic. Description The plant is a treefern with a trunk up to 3 m in height. Distributio ...

'' Domin *'' Cyathea hymenophylloides'' (L.D.Gómez) Christenh. *''

Cyathea iheringii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Rosenst.) Domin *''

Cyathea impar ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' R.M.Tryon *'' Cyathea incognita'' (Lellinger) Christenh. *'' Cyathea indefinita'' S.Maciel & J.Prado *''

Cyathea jacobsii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Holttum *'' Cyathea jamaicensis'' Jenman *''

Cyathea kalbreyeri ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Baker) Domin *'' Cyathea karsteniana'' (Klotzsch) Domin *'' Cyathea kessleriana'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & A.Tejedor *''

Cyathea lasiosora ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Mett. ex Kuhn) Domin *'' Cyathea latevagans'' (Baker) Domin *'' Cyathea lechleri'' Mett. *''

Cyathea lehnertii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea lellingeriana'' S.Maciel & J.Prado *''

Cyathea leoniae ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' M.E.Acuña & Huamán *'' Cyathea leucofolis'' Domin *''

Cyathea leucolepismata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Alston *'' Cyathea liesneri'' A.R.Sm. *''

Cyathea lindeniana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' C.Presl *''

Cyathea lindigii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Baker) Domin *''

Cyathea longipetiolulata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Rojas & A.Tejedor *'' Cyathea macrocarpa'' (C.Presl) Domin *''

Cyathea macrosora ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Baker) Domin *''

Cyathea margarita ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea marginalis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Klotzsch) Domin *'' Cyathea mexiae'' Copel. *''

Cyathea microdonta ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Desv.) Domin *'' Cyathea microphylla'' Mett. *''

Cyathea microphyllodes ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Domin *''

Cyathea miersii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Hook.) Domin *''

Cyathea minima ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' S.Maciel & J.Prado *''

Cyathea minuta ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' J.Murillo & M.T.Murillo *'' Cyathea monteagudoi'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea moranii'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea mucilagina'' R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea multiflora'' Sm. *'' Cyathea multisegmenta'' R.M.Tryon *'' Cyathea mutica'' (Christ) Domin *''

Cyathea myriotricha ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Baker) R.C.Moran & J.Prado *'' Cyathea nanna'' (Barrington) Lellinger *''

Cyathea neblinae ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.R.Sm. *''

Cyathea nephele ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea nervosa ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Maxon) Lehnert *'' Cyathea nesiotica'' (Maxon) Domin *''

Cyathea nigripes ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (C.Presl) Domin *''

Cyathea nodulifera ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea notabilis'' Domin *'' Cyathea novoi'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *''

Cyathea oblonga ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Klotzsch) Domin *''

Cyathea obnoxia ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea obtusa'' (Kaulf.) Domin *''

Cyathea oreopteroides ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert & A.Tejedor *'' Cyathea oscarorum'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *''

Cyathea pacis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' F.Giraldo, W.Rodríguez & A.Tejedor *''

Cyathea palaciosii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea pallescens'' (Sodiro) Domin *'' Cyathea parvifolia'' Sodiro *'' Cyathea parvula'' (Jenman) Proctor *'' Cyathea patens'' hort. ex Houlston & Moore *''

Cyathea pauciflora ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Kuhn) Lellinger *''

Cyathea paucifolia ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Baker) Domin *''

Cyathea peladensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Hieron.) Domin *''

Cyathea pendula ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Jenman *'' Cyathea petiolata'' (Hook.) R.M.Tryon *''

Cyathea phalaenolepis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (C.Chr.) Domin Domin *''

Cyathea phalerata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' Mart. *'' Cyathea phegopteroides'' (Hook.) Domin *''

Cyathea phoenix ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *''

Cyathea pholidota ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & A.Tejedor *'' Cyathea pibyae'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea pilosissima'' (Baker) Domin *''

Cyathea pilozana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' M.T. & J.Murillo *''

Cyathea pinnula ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' (Christ) R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea planadae'' Arens & A.R.Sm. *''

Cyathea platylepis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Hook.) Domin *'' Cyathea plicata'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea poeppigii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Hook.) Domin *''

Cyathea polliculi ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea povedae'' A.Rojas *'' Cyathea praeceps'' A.R.Sm. *''

Cyathea praecincta ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Kunze) Domin *'' Cyathea praetermissa'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea pseudoctenitoides'' S.Maciel & J.Prado *''

Cyathea pseudonanna ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' (L.D.Gómez) Lellinger *'' Cyathea puberula'' Sodiro *''

Cyathea punctata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' R.C.Moran & B.Øllg. *''

Cyathea pungens ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Willd.) Domin *'' Cyathea recondita'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *''

Cyathea rengifoi ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & A.Tejedor *''

Cyathea retanae ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Rojas *''

Cyathea robertsiana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (F.Muell.) Domin *''

Cyathea rocioae ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea rodriguezii'' Lehnert & F.Giraldo *'' Cyathea rojasiana'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea roraimensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Domin) Domin *''

Cyathea rufa ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Fée) Lellinger *''

Cyathea rufescens ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Mett. ex Kuhn) Domin *''

Cyathea ruiziana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Klotzsch *'' Cyathea ruttenbergiae'' A.Tejedor & F.Areces *''

Cyathea sagittifolia ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Hook.) Domin *'' Cyathea scabra'' Baker *''

Cyathea schiedeana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (C.Presl) Domin *''

Cyathea schlimii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Kuhn) Domin *'' Cyathea serpens'' (R.M.Tryon) Lehnert *''

Cyathea setchellii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Copel. *''

Cyathea simplex ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' R.M.Tryon *''

Cyathea singularis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Stolze) Lehnert *''

Cyathea sipapoensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (R.M.Tryon) Lellinger *'' Cyathea sledgei'' Ranil, Pushpak. & Fraser-Jenk. *''

Cyathea speciosa ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. *''

Cyathea spectabilis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Kunze) Domin *'' Cyathea squamata'' (Klotzsch) Domin *''

Cyathea squamipes ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' H.Karst *'' Cyathea squamulosa'' (Losch) R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea squarrosa'' (Rosenst.) Domin *''

Cyathea srilankensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' Ranil *'' Cyathea steyermarkii'' R.M.Tryon *'' Cyathea stokesii'' (E.D.Br.) N.Hallé & Florence *'' Cyathea stolzeana'' (L.D.Gómez) Lehnert *'' Cyathea stolzei'' A.R.Sm. ex Lellinger *'' Cyathea straminea'' H.Karst. *'' Cyathea strigillosa'' (Maxon) Domin *''

Cyathea subincisa ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Kunze) Domin *''

Cyathea subindusiata ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Domin *''

Cyathea subtropica ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Domin *''

Cyathea sunduei ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea suprapilosa'' Lehnert *'' Cyathea suprastrigosa'' (Christ) Maxon *'' Cyathea surinamensis'' (Miq.) Domin *''

Cyathea sylvatica ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Lehnert *''

Cyathea tatei ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' S.Maciel, R.Y.Hirai & J.Prado *'' Cyathea tejedoris'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & W.Rodríguez *'' Cyathea tenera'' (J.Sm.) Moore *'' Cyathea tepuiana'' Christenh. *''

Cyathea thelypteroides ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.R.Sm. *'' Cyathea thysanolepis'' (Barrington) A.R.Sm. *'' Cyathea toroi'' Lehnert, F.Giraldo & A.Tejedor *'' Cyathea tortuosa'' R.C.Moran *''

Cyathea traillii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Baker) Domin *'' Cyathea trichomanoides'' Christenh. *'' Cyathea tryonorum'' (Riba) Lellinger *''

Cyathea tuerckheimii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' Maxon *''

Cyathea uleana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (A.Samp.) Lehnert *''

Cyathea universitatis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' (Vareschi) Christenh. *''

Cyathea ursina ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped Sorus, sori on the undersi ...

'' (Maxon) Lellinger *''

Cyathea valliciergoana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea varians'' (R.C.Moran) Lehnert *'' Cyathea vaupensis'' (P.G.Windisch) Lehnert *''

Cyathea venezuelensis ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. De ...

'' A.R.Sm. ex Lellinger *'' Cyathea vilhelmii'' Domin *'' Cyathea villosa'' Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. *'' Cyathea weatherbyana'' (C.V.Morton) C.V.Morton *''

Cyathea wendlandii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Mett. ex Kuhn) Domin *'' Cyathea werffii'' R.C.Moran *'' Cyathea whitmeei'' Baker *''

Cyathea williamsii ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' (Maxon) Domin *''

Cyathea windischiana ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.R.Sm. *''

Cyathea xerica ''Cyathea'' is a genus of tree ferns, the type genus of the fern order Cyatheales. The genus name ''Cyathea'' is derived from the Greek ''kyatheion'', meaning "little cup", and refers to the cup-shaped sori on the underside of the fronds. Des ...

'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea yambrasensis'' A.Tejedor & G.Calat. *'' Cyathea zongoensis'' Lehnert

Extinct species

*†'' Cyathea cranhamii'' *†'' Cyathea inequilateralis'' -

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References

Notes

Bibliography

* Christenhusz, M.J.M. (2009). New combinations and an overview of ''Cyathea'' subg. ''Hymenophyllopsis'' (Cyatheaceae). ''

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'' 1: 37–42. * Large, M.F. and J.E. Braggins (2004). ''Tree Ferns''.

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, Inc. * Lehnert, M. (2006). New species and records of tree ferns (Cyatheaceae, Pteridophyta) in the northern Andes. ''Organisms, Diversity & Evolution'' 6: 321–322, electronic supplement 13: 1-11. * Lehnert, M. (2009). Three new species of scaly tree ferns (''Cyathea''-Cyatheaceae) from the northern Andes. ''

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External links

* ttps://web.archive.org/web/20050908055016/http://www.baumfarn.at/treefern/ Community: Care and propagation of Treeferns(German/English)
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