St Helena Tree Fern
Dicksonia arborescens L'Hér.
Dicksonia arborescens, known as the St Helena Tree Fern, is a tree fern native to Saint Helena. It is a member of the Dicksoniaceae family and was first described in 1788. This species is the type species of the genus Dicksonia and is a defining element of the tree fern thicket vegetation found in the high-altitude central ridge of the island.
Description
Dicksonia arborescens is a tree fern species found on the island of Saint Helena. It is a key component of the tree fern thicket vegetation that occurs in the highest parts of the central ridge. This species is the type species of the genus Dicksonia and is part of the Dicksoniaceae family. It was first scientifically described in 1788 by L'Hér. The plant is native to Saint Helena and is an important part of the island's unique flora.
Other common names
St Helena Tree Fern
Distribution
Global · St.Helena
Synonyms
Balantium arborescensDicksonia auricomaDicksonia integraBalantium auricomum
