Sphaeropteris excelsa
Norfolk tree fern · Cyatheaceae
Also known as Cyathea brownii. Common names: Smooth tree fern.
Sphaeropteris excelsa, synonym Cyathea brownii, commonly known as the Norfolk tree fern or smooth tree fern, is probably the largest fern species in the world.
About Norfolk tree fern
Sphaeropteris excelsa, synonym Cyathea brownii, commonly known as the Norfolk tree fern or smooth tree fern, is probably the largest fern species in the world. It is endemic to Norfolk Island, in the Pacific Ocean near Australia and New Zealand. It is named after the botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858).
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | Norfolk Is. |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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