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Cyathea ponapeana
Scientific Name: Cyathea ponapeana
Family: Cyatheaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyathea ponapeana
Cyathea ponapeana is a species of tree fern. It's sometimes referred to by its scientific name.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyathea ponapeana (Hosok.) Glassman
- Family: Cyatheaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Polypodium lunulatum
- Cyathea naumannii
- Cyathea vitiensis
- Cyathea veitchii
Distribution and Habitat
- This tree fern is found in Kosrae, Micronesia, specifically on Mt. Olum, and more generally in the Pacific Islands.
- It is also found on Pohnpei.
- It's part of forest canopies.
- It is associated with Maesa carolinensis at lower altitudes (450 to 680 m) and Pandanus patina on upper slopes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cyathea ponapeana is a perennial tree.
- It exhibits a tree-like growth habit.
Ecological Role
- This species is referenced in the Global Compendium of Weeds, indicating it may be considered a weed in some contexts.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is found in forests with other tree species such as Elaeocarpus carolinensis, and Astronidium kusaianum.
- It is found with a Maesa carolinensis association at the lower altitudes, and a Pandanus patina association on the upper slopes.
Further Information
- Data was initially imported from the USDA PLANTS database.
- More information can be found at the Encyclopedia of Life.
- The record derives from IPNI.