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Cyathea arborea

West Indian Treefern
Also known as: Cormophyllum arboreum (L.) Newman +10 more
  • Cormophyllum arboreum (L.) Newman
  • Cyathea arborea var. pusilla Bosco
  • Cyathea arborea var. regnellii Baker
  • Cyathea guadalupensis Spreng.
  • Cyathea guadeloupensis Spreng., 1821
  • Cyathea guadelupensis Spreng.
  • Cyathea serra Willd.
  • Disphenia arborea (L.) C.Presl
  • Hemitelia arborea (L.) Fée
  • Hemitelia serra (Willd.) Desv.
  • Nephelea arborea (L.) Sehnem

Cyathea arborea (commonly known as West Indian Treefern) is a fern belonging to the Cyatheaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Cyathea is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.

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