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Chamisso's manfern
Scientific Name: Cibotium chamissoi
Family: Dicksoniaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cibotium chamissoi
Also known as Chamisso's Manfern, Hapu?u ?I?i, or Hawaiian tree fern, Cibotium chamissoi is a distinctive plant with a variety of common names reflecting its historical uses and geographical distribution.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cibotium chamissoi Kaulf.
- Family: Dicksoniaceae (Tree Fern Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Synonyms: Cibotium hawaiense, Dicksonia chamissoi (Kaulf.) Hook. & Bak., Dicksonia splendens (Gaud.) Desv., Pinonia splendens.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cibotium chamissoi is found in Hawaii, United States.
- It grows in mesic to wet forests, typically at elevations between 150-1200 meters, but is less common above 800 meters.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cibotium chamissoi is a tree fern.
- It features green foliage and brown flowers.
- It exhibits a slow growth rate and can reach a height of up to 10 meters.
- It is an evergreen plant, retaining its green color throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
- It is propagated by cuttings.
Quirky Facts
- One historical name associated with similar ferns is "Scythian Lamb," though it is unclear from the text if this name specifically applies to Cibotium chamissoi.
Further Information
- Additional information can be found at the USDA PLANTS database under the symbol CICH: USDA PLANTS Profile for Cibotium chamissoi
- More information about this plant can also be found at Discover Life: Discover Life - Cibotium chamissoi