Cyathea meridensis
Also known as: Cyathea caracasana var. meridensis (H.Karst.) R.M.Tryon +2 more
- Cyathea caracasana var. meridensis (H.Karst.) R.M.Tryon
- Cyathea meridensis subsp. nana Lehnert
- Cyathea meridensis subsp. obtecta Lehnert
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyatheaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cyathea meridensis is a tree fern belonging to the Cyatheaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyathea genus, encompassing over 300 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms