Cyathea capensis also known as the Forest Tree Fern is a widespread and highly variable species of tree fern. It is divided into two subspecies: C. c. capensis from the Old World Tropics and C. c. polypodioides from the New World Tropics. It is the only member of the family Cyatheaceae found in both geographic regions. The erect trunk is up to 4.5 m tall occasionally even 6 m and about 15 cm in diameter. Fronds are pinnate and 2-3 m in length.
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