Cyathea atropurpurea

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Cyathea atropurpurea

Description

Differs from C. ramispina in somewhat smaller size of pinnae (largest seen 30 cm long) and pinnules (to 80 by 17 mm), veins to 6 pairs, segments of lamina more strongly crenate, sori all close to the costa, paraphyses thick and dark at the base, tapering and paler distally.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: Philippines (Philippines present), Leyte present, Luzon present, Malaysia present, Mindanao present, Mindoro present
Malaysia: Philippines (Luzon, Mindoro, Leyte, Mindanao).

Citation

Copel. 1909 – In: Philip. J. Sc. pl. 18
Copel. 1960 – In: Fern Fl. Philip. p 234