Sphaeropteris excelsa (r.Br. ex Endl.) R.m.tryon

Species

Pteridophytes > Cyatheales > Cyatheaceae > Sphaeropteris

Characteristics

A evergreen tree. It grows 11.5-24m high.
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Growth form tree
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality -
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Mature width (meter) -
Mature height (meter) 11.5 - 24.0
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Environment

Light 4-6
Soil humidity 5-7
Soil texture 3-4
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

Usage

Uses ornamental
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Cultivation

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Minimum temperature (C°) -7
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Distribution

Sphaeropteris excelsa world distribution map, present in Australia

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17532480-1
WFO ID wfo-0000140331
COL ID 4YRW4
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Cyathea brownii Sphaeropteris excelsa Alsophila excelsa Alsophila australis var. excelsa