Alsophila khasyana
| Alsophila khasyana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Cyatheales |
| Family: | Cyatheaceae |
| Genus: | Alsophila |
| Species: | A. khasyana
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| Binomial name | |
| Alsophila khasyana T.Moore ex Kuhn[1]
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Alsophila khasyana, synonym Cyathea khasyana,[2] is a species of tree fern. Its natural distribution extends from India to Myanmar, although it is absent from Sri Lanka. A. khasyana grows in forest at an altitude of 1400–1700 m. The trunk of this plant is erect and 5–7 m tall. Fronds may be bi- or tripinnate and 2–3 m in length. A. khasyana has a long, dark stipe that is covered in numerous scales. These scales are dark and have broad, pale, fringed edges. Sori are borne near the midvein of fertile pinnules and lack indusia.[3]
The specific epithet khasyana refers to the Khasi Hills of India.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Alsophila khasyana T.Moore ex Kuhn". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
- ^ a b Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (June 2019). "Alsophila khasyana". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. Vol. 8. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
- ^ a b Large, Mark F. & Braggins, John E. (2004). Tree Ferns. Timber Press. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-88192-630-9.
Categories:
- Alsophila (plant)
- Ferns of India
- Flora of Myanmar
- Alsophila (plant) stubs