Sphaeropteris medullaris

Sphaeropteris medullaris

Synonymy

Source: Christenhusz, M. & Raab-Straube, E. von (2013+): Polypodiopsida. – In: Euro+Med Plantbase - the information resource for Euro-Mediterranean plant diversity.
Sphaeropteris medullaris (G. Forst.) Bernh. in J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 122. 1801
  • Polypodium medullare G. Forst., Pl. Esc.: 74. 1786
  • Cyathea medullaris (G. Forst.) Sw. in J. Bot. (Schrader) 1800(2): 94. 1801
  • =Cyathea polyneuron Colenso in Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 11: 429. 1879

Distribution

[pAz(M) nMd(M)] 

Euro+Med not endemic: Azores (São Miguel introduced: uncertain degree of naturalisationA); Madeira archipelago (Madeira island naturalisedB)

Bibliography

A. Greuter, W. & Raab-Straube, E. von (ed.) 2012: Euro+Med Notulae, 6. – Willdenowia 42: 283-285
B. Jesu, R., Anfonso, R. & al. 2020: First Evidence of Naturalization of the Black Tree Fern, Cyathea medullaris, in Madeira Island (Portugal). – American fern journal; a quarterly devoted to ferns 110: 70-74 (as Cyathea medullaris (G. Forst.) Sw.)