Observation Data
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Cyatheaceae
- Genus: Sphaeropteris Bernh.
- Species: Sphaeropteris australis (C. Presl) R. M. Tryon
- Var./Subsp.:
- Common name(s): Prickly tree fern
General Observation Data
- Date: 2-IX-2020
- Habitat: Tropical rainforest
- Habit: Tree fern
Additional Comments
Leaves (stipe + lamina) ca 3 m plus long. Stem of this specimen ca. 3 m (others taller). Synonym: Cyathea leichhardtiana
Location
- Location: – – – Queensland – Australia.
- Coordinates: -17.693302, 145.522787
- Elevation: ca. 1000 m
Sphaeropteris australis (syn. Cyathea leichardtiana)
Thanks Marcus! I have updated the det.