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Neal's manfern

Scientific Name: Cibotium nealiae

Family: Dicksoniaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Neal's Man Fern (Cibotium nealiae)

Neal's Man Fern, scientifically known as Cibotium nealiae, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the genus Cibotium. It is also known as the Hawaiian Tree Fern or Hapu'u.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cibotium nealiae O. Deg.
  • Common Name: Neal's Man Fern
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Dicksoniaceae (Tree Fern Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but related species include Cibotium chamissoi, Cibotium glaucum, and Cibotium menziesii.
  • Symbol: CINE2
  • Taxon ID: 501521
  • ITIS TSN: 501521

Distribution and Habitat

Neal's Man Fern is native to Hawaii (HI) and is associated with areas receiving between 30 and 90 inches of annual rainfall.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Duration: Perennial

Quirky Facts

  • The plant's scientific name is associated with a unique identifier: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.151372.

Fertilization

It is recommended to fertilize Neal's Man Fern at the time of planting, or every 2-3 years towards the end of winter or the beginning of autumn.

Further Information

  • Palmer, Daniel D. 2003. Hawaii's Ferns and Fern Allies. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu.
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • NatureServe
  • uBio
  • EOL.org