Cyathea patens is a tree fern found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Like other species in its fern family, C. patens’ root masses have traditionally been used to grow orchids, bromelias, and flower horns, but this use is threatening the tree fern’s populations. As a result, extracting it from the forest is restricted across Colombia, and trade in the plant or its parts is regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)."/> Cyathea patens is a tree fern found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Like other species in its fern family, C. patens’ root masses have traditionally been used to grow orchids, bromelias, and flower horns, but this use is threatening the tree fern’s populations. As a result, extracting it from the forest is restricted across Colombia, and trade in the plant or its parts is regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).">
State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

10_Cyathea patens_3

Sarah Fecht

No comments on 10_Cyathea patens_3

underside of tree fern

No comments on 10_Cyathea patens_3

Tags:

Related Posts

Collage of Turkiye beach scene and Columbia University Campus with text: UN Climate Change Conference COP31, Antalya, Turkiye, Nov 9-20, 2026

COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More

Get the Columbia Climate School Newsletter