Biology:Cyathea robusta
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| Cyathea robusta Holttum[1]
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Cyathea robusta is a fern in the Cyatheaceae family. The specific epithet alludes to its robust habit.[1]
Description
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The plant is a treefern with a trunk growing up to 5 m in height; the stipe bases are variably persistent, with the lower trunk often clear with roundish scars.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The fern is endemic to Australia ’s subtropical Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea, where it has a scattered distribution through the southern mountains of the island at low to medium elevations.[1] It is widespread in cultivation outside its natural range.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Cyathea robusta". Flora of Australia Online: Data derived from Flora of Australia Volume 49 (1994). Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS). http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/online-resources/flora/stddisplay.xsql?pnid=53606. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
Wikidata ☰ Q3008068 entry
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