Biology:Sphaeropteris brunei
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Short description: Tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Cyatheales |
| Family: | Cyatheaceae |
| Genus: | Sphaeropteris |
| Species: | S. brunei
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| Sphaeropteris brunei (Christ) R.M.Tryon
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Sphaeropteris brunei is a species of tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae and native to Costa Rica, Panama and adjacent parts of Colombia. It is the largest tree fern native to the New World, with a trunk up to 20 m (66 ft) in height, and 20 cm (7.9 in) thick. The fronds are up to 5 m (16 ft) long.[2]
References
- ↑ "Sphaeropteris brunei (Christ) R.M.Tryon". https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A241945-2.
- ↑ Large, Mark F.; Braggins, John E. (2004). Tree Ferns. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 107. ISBN 0-88192-630-2.
Wikidata ☰ Q15577972 entry
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