Australian tree fern
Dicksonia antarctica Labill.
Dicksonia antarctica, known as the Australian tree fern, is a tree fern species native to eastern Australia, occurring from south-east Queensland to Tasmania. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in Australia and other regions.
Description
Dicksonia antarctica (Labill.), a member of the Dicksoniaceae family, is a tree fern native to eastern Australia. It is found in regions including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and has been introduced to areas such as Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, the Azores, and Madeira. The species was first described in 1806. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in both its native range and abroad.
Other common names
Australian treefernAustralian Tree-fernAustralian tree fernsoft tree fernSoft Tree-fern
Distribution
Madeira · São Miguel Island · Madeira Island · GB · PT · Great Britain · Ireland · Portugal · England · Azores · Cape Provinces · New South Wales · Queensland · Tasmania · Victoria
Synonyms
Cibotium billardiereiDicksonia billardiereiBalantium antarcticum
