Taxon

Cyathea dregei

.
.
Common name: Boomvaring, Gewone boomvaring, Common tree-fern, Tree fern, isiHihi, isiKhomane, umPhanga
Family: Cyatheaceae
Synonym: Cyathea angolensis, Cyathea burkei, Cyathea flavovirens
Distribution: Africa and Madagascar
Habitat: Open streambanks in grasslands, occasionally found in forests.
IUCN Red list: Least concern
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Tree
Comments: Cyathea dregei grows on stream banks, in forest margins and in grasslands. Plants are most common at an altitude of 900–1,800 metres. Due to the thickness of its stem, it is able to survive all but the severest of grassland fires.
Links: iSpot • World Flora Online

Locations

Cluster Area Area
Individual Individual