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Cyathea caracasana

Also known as: Alsophila caracasana Klotzsch +11 more
  • Alsophila caracasana Klotzsch
  • Alsophila caracasana var. petiolularis Domin
  • Cyathea caracasana var. caracasana
  • Cyathea mettenii H.Karst.
  • Cyathea mettenii var. caucana Hieron.
  • Cyathea ocanensis Baker
  • Cyathea producta Maxon
  • Cyathea sherringii (Jenman) Domin
  • Cyathea sherringii (Jenman) Proctor
  • Cyathea sodiroi C.Chr.
  • Hemitelia sherringii Jenman
  • Trichipteris caracasana (Klotzsch) R.M.Tryon
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyatheaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Naturally occurring in South America, Cyathea caracasana is a tree fern belonging to the Cyatheaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Fern

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Peru, Venezuela

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