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Cooper's cyathea
Scientific Name: Cyathea cooperi
Family: Cyatheaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyathea cooperi: The Australian Tree Fern
Cyathea cooperi, commonly known as the Australian tree fern, lacy tree fern, scaly tree fern, or Cooper's tree fern, is a captivating addition to any garden or indoor space seeking a touch of the prehistoric. This fast-growing evergreen tree fern, native to Australia, brings a lush, tropical ambiance wherever it is grown.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a fern and has spores.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Cyathea cooperi (Hook. ex F. Muell.) Domin
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Sphaeropteris cooperi (Hook. ex F. Muell.) R.M. Tryon, Alsophila cooperi
Common Names
- Australian Tree Fern
- Lacy Tree Fern
- Scaly Tree Fern
- Cooper's Tree Fern
- Cooper's Cyathea
- Straw Tree Fern
- Highland Lace
Other Languages
- French: fanjan Australien, fougre arborescente d'Australia, Cyathe de Cooper, fougre arborescente du Quensland
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Australia, specifically New South Wales and Queensland.
- Also found in the Sydney region.
Ecological Role
- Reported as invasive in Hawaii (HI).
Morphological Characteristics
- A medium-to-large, fast-growing tree fern, reaching up to 15 meters (49 ft) in height.
- Trunk can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) thick.
- Possesses large, lacy fronds that can reach up to 3 meters (approximately 10 feet) long.
- The trunk is described as stout.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name Cyathea comes from the Greek word "kyatheion," meaning "little cup," referring to the structure that holds the spores.
- The species name cooperi honors Sir Daniel Cooper (1817-1842), curator of the Botanical Society of London.
Further Information
- USF Herbarium Specimen Database
- Global Invasive Species Database