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Sphaeropteris feani in life — In life — photographed by an iNaturalist observer, not this specimen. (c) Kenneth R. Wood (NTBG), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kenneth R. Wood (NTBG)

BISH 469762BotanyHolotype

Sphaeropteris feani

As recorded: Cyathea feani E.D.Br.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Cyatheales › Cyatheaceae

Collected by: Brown, F.B.H.
Collector number: 1033
Date: December 1, 1921
Locality: Hiva Oa
Island: Hiva Oa
Region: French Polynesia
Type status: Holotype
Record type: Preserved specimen

19 Bishop specimens of Sphaeropteris feani · collected 1921–1997Species page ›

Sphaeropteris feani observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1921. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 4 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2017-11-11.

Sphaeropteris feani observed 2017-11-11

2017-11-11

Hiva Oa, French Polynesia

(c) Kenneth R. Wood (NTBG), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Sphaeropteris feani observed 2003-07-03

2003-07-03

Tahuata, French Polynesia

(c) Kenneth R. Wood (NTBG), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Sphaeropteris feani observed 2003-06-27

2003-06-27

Hiva Oa, French Polynesia

(c) Kenneth R. Wood (NTBG), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Sphaeropteris feani observed 2003-01-30

2003-01-30

Hiva Oa, French Polynesia

(c) Kenneth R. Wood (NTBG), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Sphaeropteris feani. BISH 469762. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956600873. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/469762.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 5956600873 ↗
Data license: CC_BY_NC_4_0
Last harvested October 26, 2026