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Alsophila montana (Alderw.) R. M. Tryon

Alsophila montana

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Alsophila montana, synonym Cyathea costulisora, is a species of tree fern native to Sumatra. The trunk is erect and usually 1–4 m tall. Fronds are bi- or tripinnate and 1–2 m long. The stipe is covered with warts and scales. The scales are either pale and glossy or dark and flat. Sori occur near the fertile pinnule midvein and are covered by large, firm, brown indusia.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (June 2019). "Alsophila montana". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. Vol. 8. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  2. ^ Large, Mark F. & Braggins, John E. (2004). Tree Ferns. Timber Press. p. 117. ISBN 978-0-88192-630-9.
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Alsophila montana: Brief Summary

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Alsophila montana, synonym Cyathea costulisora, is a species of tree fern native to Sumatra. The trunk is erect and usually 1–4 m tall. Fronds are bi- or tripinnate and 1–2 m long. The stipe is covered with warts and scales. The scales are either pale and glossy or dark and flat. Sori occur near the fertile pinnule midvein and are covered by large, firm, brown indusia.

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