Sphaeropteris excelsa
Norfolk Tree Fern
Also known as: Alsophila excelsa R.Br. ex Endl. +1 more
- Alsophila excelsa R.Br. ex Endl.
- Cyathea brownii Domin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyatheaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Sphaeropteris excelsa (commonly known as Norfolk tree fern) is a tree fern within the Cyatheaceae family. It is found natively in Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Norfolk Is.