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Alsophila setosa

Also known as: Alsophila beyrichiana (C.Presl ex Hook.) G.Gordon +13 more
  • Alsophila beyrichiana (C.Presl ex Hook.) G.Gordon
  • Alsophila beyrichiana J.Sm.
  • Alsophila dorsalis (Fée) Christ
  • Amphicosmia beyrichiana (C.Presl ex Hook.) T.Moore
  • Cyathea beyrichiana C.Presl
  • Cyathea beyrichiana C.Presl ex Hook.
  • Cyathea dorsalis (Fée) Domin
  • Cyathea leucosticta Fée
  • Cyathea setosa (Kaulf.) Domin
  • Hemitelia beyrichiana (C.Presl ex Hook.) C.Presl
  • Hemitelia setosa (Kaulf.) Mett.
  • Hemitelia setosa var. crenata Rosenst.
  • Lophosoria dorsalis Fée
  • Nephelea setosa (Kaulf.) R.M.Tryon
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyatheaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Alsophila setosa is a tree fern belonging to the Cyatheaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Alsophila is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Fern

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Paraguay

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