- Cyathea sinuata
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Cyathea sinuata C. sinuata drawn by Walter Fitch Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Pteridophyta Class: Pteridopsida Order: Cyatheales Family: Cyatheaceae Genus: Cyathea Subgenus: Cyathea Section: Alsophila Species: C. sinuata Binomial name Cyathea sinuata
Hook. & Grev.Synonyms - Schizocaena sinuata Copel.
- Notocarpia C. Presl
Cyathea sinuata is unique among the tree ferns in that it has entire leaves, not pinnate or lobed. It is native to Sri Lanka but rare, being only known from one local forest area. It is one of the smallest species of tree ferns, growing only about one meter (3.3 feet) tall, with fronds 60 to 90 centimeters (15 to 23 inches) long.
References
- Braggins, John E. & Large, Mark F. 2004. Tree Ferns. Timber Press, Inc., p. 89. ISBN 0-88192-630-2
- The International Plant Names Index: Cyathea sinuata
Categories:- Cyathea
- Fern species
- Fern stubs
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