Alsophila semiamplectens

Alsophila semiamplectens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Division:	Polypodiophyta
Class:	Polypodiopsida
Order:	Cyatheales
Family:	Cyatheaceae
Genus:	Alsophila
Species:	A. semiamplectens
Binomial name
Alsophila semiamplectens (Holttum) R.M.Tryon
Synonyms [1]
Cyathea semiamplectensHolttum

Alsophila semiamplectens, synonym Cyathea semiamplectens, is a species of tree fern in north-eastern New Guinea at 3300 to 3590 metres. Its trunk is 1 to 2 metres tall. The stipe is covered by thin scales. The scales are either having a dark middle band and fragile edges or are pale all over. Fronds are bi- or tripinnate and 1–2 m long. ^[2]

References

1. Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (June 2019). "Alsophila semiamplectens". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. Vol. 8. Archived from the original on 2017-09-02. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
2. Large, Mark F. & Braggins, John E. (2004). Tree Ferns. Timber Press. p.  258. ISBN   978-0-88192-630-9.