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Intl. NamesRough Tree‑fernEN
Local NamesPangaRR
Pacific NamesNo Content
Sci. NamesCyathea parksiae (accepted name)
, Sphaeropteris parksiae, Cyathea milnei
High Tax. Eng.Vascular Plant, Fern
High Tax. Latink.PLANTAE, p.PTERIDOPHYTA (=Pterophyta), o.Dicksoniales, f.CYATHEACEAE
Natl. PresenceSthPNth-Oceanic?Present
Sth. PresenceRR+++MG-AT-MK-MT-AK-PL-MN-TK-
Nth. PresenceTN-MH-RK-PK-NS-SW-
VouchersNo Content
OriginNative; Resident; Endemic of Cook Is
Global RangeNative: Cooks (Rarotonga);
HabitatLand; Uplands
ThreatenedNo Content
InvasivenessNo Content
BiosecurityNo Content
Medical StatusNo Content
Harmful StatusNo Content
UsesNo Content
Key FeaturesTree-fern to 4m, with top of spreading fronds. TRUNK robust, with rhomboid scars. FRONDS in terminal cluster, spreading; robust, to 2x1m, 3x divided, 1st and 2nd midribs with rough spines; leaflets (=pinnules) with low-rounded teeth, 2 rows of sori.
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Citation Information
McCormack, Gerald (2009-2017) Cook Islands Biodiversity & Ethnobiology Database, Version 2017.1. Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust, Rarotonga. Online at http://cookislands.pacificbiodiversity.net
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