Sphaeropteris brunei
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Cyatheales |
| Family: | Cyatheaceae |
| Genus: | Sphaeropteris |
| Species: | S. brunei
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Sphaeropteris brunei is a species of tree fern in the family Cyatheaceae and native to Costa Rica, Panama and adjacent parts of Colombia. It is the largest tree fern native to the New World, with a trunk up to 20 m (66 ft) in height, and 20 cm (7.9 in) thick. The fronds are up to 5 m (16 ft) long.[2]
References
- ^ "Sphaeropteris brunei (Christ) R.M.Tryon". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Large, Mark F.; Braggins, John E. (2004). Tree Ferns. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 107. ISBN 0-88192-630-2.