Genus Cibotium (Noun)
Meaning
In some classification systems placed in family Cyatheaceae: ornamental tree ferns with coarse gracefully drooping fronds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cibotium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
- Cibotium is a genus of tree ferns that are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in warm climates.
- Some species of the genus Cibotium can grow up to 6 meters tall, with fronds that reach 4 meters in length.
- The genus Cibotium is characterized by its coarse, drooping fronds that are often used in floral arrangements.
- In some classification systems, the genus Cibotium is placed in the family Cyatheaceae, which includes other tree ferns with similar characteristics.