Sphaeropteris tomentosissima
Also known as: Cyathea tomentosissima Copel.
- Cyathea tomentosissima Copel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyatheaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Found natively in Tropical Asia, Sphaeropteris tomentosissima is a tree fern belonging to the Cyatheaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Tasmania