Alsophila sinuata

Alsophila sinuata, synonym Cyathea sinuata,[1] is unique among the tree ferns in that it has entire leaves, not pinnate or lobed. It is native to Sri Lanka but rare, being only known from one local forest area. It is one of the smallest species of tree ferns, growing only about one meter (3.3 feet) tall, with fronds 60 to 90 centimeters (15 to 23 inches) long.[2]

Alsophila sinuata
Drawing by Walter Fitch
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Cyatheales
Family: Cyatheaceae
Genus: Alsophila
Species:
A. sinuata
Binomial name
Alsophila sinuata
(Hook. & Grev.) R.M.Tryon[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Cyathea sinuata Hook. & Grev.
  • Schizocaena sinuata (Hook. & Grev.) J.Sm.

References
  1. Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (June 2019). "Alsophila abbottii". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. 8. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  2. Large, Mark F. & Braggins, John E. (2004). Tree Ferns. Timber Press. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-88192-630-9.


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