Sadleria cyatheoides

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Sadleria cyatheoides, commonly known as ʻamaʻumaʻu fern[3] or ʻamaʻu,[4] is a fern species in the family Blechnaceae.

Clade:Tracheophytes
Division:Polypodiophyta
Class:Polypodiopsida
Order:Polypodiales
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Sadleria cyatheoides
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Suborder: Aspleniineae
Family: Blechnaceae
Genus: Sadleria
Species:
S. cyatheoides
Binomial name
Sadleria cyatheoides
Synonyms[2]
  • Blechnum fontanesianum Gaudich.
  • Blechnum kaulfussianum Gaudich.
  • Blechnum cyatheoides (Kaulf.) Christenh.
  • Woodwardia cyatheoides (Kaulf.) Mett.
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Description

Reaching a height of 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) and a trunk diameter of 7.5–10 cm (3–4 in), Ê»amaÊ»u resembles a small tree fern.

The young fronds are often tinged red to block harmful sunlight.[5]

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic to Hawaii and inhabits lava flows, open areas, and wet forests on all major islands up to an altitude of 1,676 m (5,499 ft).

Uses

Its pith and young fronds are edible either roasted or steamed.[4]

In culture

Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu is named for this species.[6]

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