Cyathea (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Cyatheaceae: tree ferns of the tropical rain forest to temperate woodlands.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cyathea is a genus of tree ferns that are native to the tropical rainforests and temperate woodlands of the Southern Hemisphere.
- The species Cyathea brownii is a tree fern that can be found in the mountainous regions of New Zealand.
- The genus Cyathea is often referred to as the umbrella tree fern due to its large fronds that resemble an umbrella.
- Cyathea australis, commonly known as the black tree fern, is a popular ornamental plant in many parts of the world.
- In Hawaii, Cyathea spp are dominant species in the windward mountainous regions, where they form a dense canopy that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife.