Cyathea sinuata

Cyathea sinuata
C. sinuata drawn by Walter Fitch
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Pteridophyta
Class:	Pteridopsida
Order:	Cyatheales
Family:	Cyatheaceae
Genus:	Cyathea
Subgenus:	Cyathea
Section:	Alsophila
Species:	C. sinuata
Binomial name
Cyathea sinuata Hook. & Grev.
Synonyms
Schizocaena sinuata Copel. Notocarpia C. Presl

Cyathea sinuata is unique among the tree ferns in that it has entire leaves, not pinnate or lobed. It is native to Sri Lanka but rare, being only known from one local forest area. It is one of the smallest species of tree ferns, growing only about one meter (3.3 feet) tall, with fronds 60 to 90 centimeters (15 to 23 inches) long.

References

• Braggins, John E. & Large, Mark F. 2004. Tree Ferns. Timber Press, Inc., p. 89. ISBN 0-88192-630-2
• The International Plant Names Index: Cyathea sinuata