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Sphaeropteris excelsa

(R.Br. ex Endl.) R.M.Tryon (1970)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Pteridophyta Class/Clade: Polypodiopsida Order: Cyatheales Family: Cyatheaceae Genus: Sphaeropteris

Description

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

Hawai'i Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 24 (1970)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Sphaeropteris excelsa (R.Br. ex Endl.) R.M.Tryon N. Kona District. Hao Rd. at the third intersection with Kaloko Dr. above Palani Rd Cultivated along trails cut in Ohia-Cibotium forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wilson, K.A. 1862 Hawaii BISH 5/29/1990
2 Sphaeropteris excelsa (R.Br. ex Endl.) R.M.Tryon n. kona district. hao rd. at the third intersection with kaloko dr. above palani rd Cultivated along trails cut in Ohia-Cibotium forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wilson, k.a. collector number: 1862 Hawaii BISH 5/29/1990
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