Biology:Cyathea semiamplectens

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Cyathea semiamplectens
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C. semiamplectens
Binomial name
Cyathea semiamplectens
Holttum, 1962
Synonyms
  • Alsophila semiamplectens Tryon, 1970

Cyathea semiamplectens is a species of tree fern in north-eastern New Guinea at 3300 to 3590 metres. Its trunk is 1 to 2 metres tall. The stipe is covered by thin scales. The scales are either having a dark middle band and fragile edges or are pale all over. Fronds are bi- or tripinnate and 1–2 m long.

References

  • Braggins, John E. & Large, Mark F. 2004. Tree Ferns. Timber Press, Inc., p. 258. ISBN:0-88192-630-2

Wikidata ☰ Q5197625 entry