Cyathea howeana

Cyathea howeana is a fern in the family Cyatheaceae. The specific epithet refers to Lord [Howe Island], the locality in Australia to which it is endemic.

Description

The plant is a treefern with a trunk up to 3 m in height.

Distribution and habitat

The fern is endemic to Australia's subtropical Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea. It is common on the slopes and summits of Mounts Gower and Lidgbird.