Alsophila balanocarpa

Alsophila balanocarpa, synonym Cyathea balanocarpa, is a species of tree fern native to Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Despite its wide distribution, little is known about this species. It is apparently of hybrid origin. 
In southeastern Cuba it hybridises with "Alsophila woodwardioides" to form the natural hybrid "Alsophila" × "boytelii". 