Biology:Cyathea henryi

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Cyathea henryi
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C. henryi
Binomial name
Cyathea henryi
(Baker) Copeland, 1909
Synonyms
  • Alsophila henryi Baker, 1898

Cyathea henryi is a species of tree fern native to India and Yunnan in China , where it grows submontane and montane forest at an altitude of 600–1200 m. The trunk of this plant is erect and may be 5–7 m tall or more. Fronds are bi- or tripinnate and usually 2–3 m in length. The rachis is smooth and dark, but occasionally has a few scattered scales. The stipe also has these scales. The scales are either small and pale with irregular fringed edges, or large and dark with a paler margin. Sori are borne on minor veins and lack indusia.

The specific epithet henryi commemorates Irish botanist Augustine Henry (1857-1930), who collected numerous plants in China.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5197585 entry