Cyathea lepifera Information
Identification:
A huge tree fern growing to 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m). Occurring at altitudes exceeding 2000 m in Taiwan. It can withstand mild frosts. The common name of Flying Spider-monkey Tree Fern is derived from the twisted croziers. The new unfurling fronds-look like monkey arms.
General Information:
Cyathea lepifera is native to Taiwan, southern China, the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Ryukyu Islands (Japan). Listed in the 1997 IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants as rare.
Distribution:
Native to, China, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Taiwan
Location: Taiwan (25.049898°N, 121.646118°E)
Observations
Map may not represent the complete natural distribution. (Markers display observation data).