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creeping treefern

Scientific Name: Cyathea armata

Family: Cyatheaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyathea colensoi: The Creeping Tree Fern

Cyathea colensoi, commonly known as the Creeping Tree Fern, Mountain Tree Fern, or Golden Tree Fern, offers a unique and intriguing presence in its native habitat.

Common Names

  • Creeping Tree Fern
  • Mountain Tree Fern
  • Golden Tree Fern

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Cyathea
  • Note: The text mentions other Cyathea species, including Cyathea decorata, Cyathea planadae, Cyathea armata, Cyathea australis, and Cyathea borinquena.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to New Zealand, specifically the South Island, Nelson region.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Unusual for a Cyathea species due to its creeping stem (rhizome).
  • The rhizomes can vary in length and some species creep along the ground.
  • Leaves can grow to two meters or more in length.

Ecological Role

  • Some references mention other "creeping" plants, such as "creeping wire vine" and "red creeping thyme".

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Didymium clavus, a slime mold, has been observed living on tree fern fronds.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyathea species.
  • ResearchGate features research on Cyathea planadae.