Conservation Priorities for Tree Ferns (Cyatheaceae) in Sri Lanka

Diversity, phytogeography and conservation status of Sri Lankan tree-ferns are discussed in this paper. The family Cyatheaceae is represented by eight taxa (seven species and one doubtful variety) in Sri Lanka with a high rate of endemism of 75%. Apart from Cyathea walkerae and C. gigantea, the othe...

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Main Authors: R. H. G. Ranil, D. K. N. G. Pushpakumara, T. Janssen, C. R. Fraser-Jenkins, D. S. A. Wijesundara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Taiwan University 2011-09-01
Series:Taiwania
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Online Access:http://tai2.ntu.edu.tw/taiwania/abstract.php?type=abstract&id=1081