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Brooks' alsophila
Scientific Name: Alsophila brooksii
Family: Cyatheaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brooks' Alsophila (Alsophila brooksii)
Brooks' Alsophila, scientifically known as Alsophila brooksii, is a subshrub or shrub belonging to the plant family Cyatheaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alsophila brooksii (Maxon) R. Tryon
- Family: Cyatheaceae
- Synonym: Cyathea brooksii Maxon
Common Names
- Brooks' Alsophila
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is found in the USA, specifically Puerto Rico (PR).
- Type specimen was collected from Sarawak, Mt. Singie (Brooks 105)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Subshrub, Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
- Life Form: Sometimes described as a tree
Ecological Role
- Belongs to the group of Ferns and allies.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Fall cankerworm (Alsophila pometaria) has been observed in locations such as Long Island, New York, interacting with trees like scarlet oak, black oak, and red maple.
Further Information
- Specimen information found at MICH and BM (herbarium codes).
- Distribution information available via USDA Plants.