Kingdom Plantae Order Cyatheales Genus Cibotium | Division Pteridophyta Family Cibotiaceae Rank Species | |
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Class Polypodiopsida /
Pteridopsida (disputed) Similar Cibotium schiedei, Cibotium menziesii, Cibotium, Cibotium cumingii, Cibotium barometz | ||
Cibotium regale, common name royal cibotium or royal Mexican tree fern, is a species of tropical tree fern belonging to the family Cibotiaceae.
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Description
Cibotium regale can reach a height of 2–6 m (6 ft 7 in–19 ft 8 in) and a diameter of 3–4 m (9.8–13.1 ft). Leaves are bipinnate, lanceolate, and arranged opposite one another. The beautiful fronds are deep-bluish green and almost angular. Frond bases are covered with hairs. This plant prefers medium shade, moisture, and organic soils.
Distribution
This species occurs in Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador.
References
Cibotium regale Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA