Cibotium regale

Cibotium regale, common name royal cibotium or royal Mexican tree fern, is a species of tropical tree fern belonging to the family Cibotiaceae.

Description

Cibotium regale can reach a height of and a diameter of. 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.