Sphaeropteris horrida

Sphaeropteris horrida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Cyatheales
Family: Cyatheaceae
Genus: Sphaeropteris
Species:
S. horrida
Binomial name
Sphaeropteris horrida
(Liebm.) R.M.Tryon[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Cibotium horridum Liebm.
  • Cibotium princeps W.Bull ex J.Dix
  • Cyathea bourgaei E.Fourn.
  • Cyathea glauca E.Fourn., nom. illeg.
  • Cyathea munchii Christ
  • Cyathea princeps (Linden) E.Mayer bis, nom. illeg.

Sphaeropteris horrida is a tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae, and grows in southern Mexico and Central America.[1] It is the largest species of tree fern in North America, growing up to 65 feet (20 metres) in height with fronds up to 13 ft (4 m) in length.[2]

Distribution

Sphaeropteris horrida grows in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz; and in the countries of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hassler, Michael. "Sphaeropteris horrida". World Ferns. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ Standley, Paul. Trees of Mexico. p. 41.


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