Lomariocycas palmiformis, synonym Blechnum palmiforme, is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is endemic to the Tristan da Cunha group of islands.[1] The species is a tree fern that can grow to 2 m in some sheltered areas.[2] It resembles the form of a palm tree, but is not part of Arecaceae, the palm family.

References

  1. ^ a b c Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (November 2019). "Lomariocycas palmiformis". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. 8.11. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
  2. ^ Roux, J. P.; Ryan, P. G.; Milton, S. J.; Moloney, C. L. (15 December 1992). "Vegetation and checklist of Inaccessible Island, central South Atlantic Ocean, with notes on Nightingale Island". Bothalia. 22 (1): 93–109. doi:10.4102/abc.v22i1.828.


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