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helecho gigante

Scientific Name: Cyathea tenera

Family: Cyatheaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyathea arborea - The West Indian Treefern

Cyathea arborea, commonly known as the West Indian treefern (English) or "helecho gigante" or "palo camarn" (Spanish), is a captivating plant belonging to the Cyatheaceae family. This species is also referred to as "helecho gigante," "palmilla," or "helecho arboreo del Caribe."

Considerations for Pets

  • The text does not contain any specific information on plant toxicity, so it is recommended to research before introducing it to an environment where pets might interact with it.

Considerations for Children

  • The text does not contain any specific information on plant toxicity, so it is recommended to research before introducing it to an environment where children might interact with it.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyathea arborea
  • Family: Cyatheaceae

Synonyms

  • Cyathea tenera (J. Sm. ex Hook.) T. Moore
  • Cyathea portoricensis Spreng. ex Kuhn (synonym for Helecho gigante espinoso/Palma de camarn)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Puerto Rico, the Lesser Antilles, and Venezuela.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Can reach up to 12 meters in height.