Cyathea rojasiana


Cyathea rojasiana is a species of tree fern endemic to Panama.

Description

It can grow 2 m tall. Seemingly dead, senescent fronds can root once they touch the ground.

Taxonomy

Publication

It was first described as Cyathea panamensis A.Rojas by Alexander Francisco Rojas Alvarado in 2001. However, this was a Nomen illegitimum. Therefore, it was later published as Cyathea rojasiana Lehnert by Marcus Lehnert in 2011.

Distribution and habitat

It occurs in the tropical montane forest of Panama.