Sphaeropteris australis
Collection data (H.T. Brent, )
Classification & Common Names
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Family: Cyatheaceae
- Genus: Sphaeropteris Bernh.
- Species: Sphaeropteris australis (C. Presl) R. M. Tryon
- Common name: Prickly tree fern
Collection Data
- Collection Date: 2-IX-2020
- Primary collector: H.T. Brent
- Determined by: M. Lehnert 2020
- Habitat: Tropical rainforest
- Habit: Tree fern
- Observations: Leaves (stipe + lamina) ca 3 m plus long. Stem of this specimen ca. 3 m (others taller). Synonym: Cyathea leichhardtiana
Collection Location
- Country: Australia
- State or Province: Queensland
- Coordinates: -17.693302,145.522787
- Elevation: ca. 1000 m
Sphaeropteris australis (syn. Cyathea leichardtiana)
Thanks Marcus! I have updated the det.