Alsophila camerooniana (Hook.) R.M.Tryon

Species

Pteridophytes > Cyatheales > Cyatheaceae > Alsophila

Characteristics

A tree fern.
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It is a tropical plant. It grows between 90o-1,200 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

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Uses food
Edible fronds leaves
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Distribution

Alsophila camerooniana world distribution map, present in Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Togo

Conservation status

Alsophila camerooniana threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17532710-1
WFO ID wfo-0001233276
COL ID C84C
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Synonyms

Cyathea principis Alsophila camerunensis Alsophila congoensis Cyathea camerooniana Cyathea congoensis Alsophila camerooniana

Lower taxons

Alsophila camerooniana var. aethiopica Alsophila camerooniana var. congi Alsophila camerooniana var. currorii Alsophila camerooniana var. occidentalis Alsophila camerooniana var. ugandensis Alsophila camerooniana var. zenkeri