Cheilanthes acrostica

Cheilanthes acrostica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Pteridaceae
Genus: Cheilanthes
Species: C. acrostica
Binomial name
Cheilanthes acrostica

Cheilanthes acrostica is a species of lip fern

Description

The fronds are arranged in groups.

Habitat

C, acrostic is found in Mediterranean areas including Iberia.[1] The season is from February to June. Its conservation status is of concern. It grows in limestone fissures, but it is also found in quartzites and sandstones and amongst other loose rocks . It is found at a height of 300 to 900 m

Basis

This plant was first described in 1866.[2]

References

  1. Gibraltar Flora, GONHS.org, accessed August 2012
  2. Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden, 20 Aug 2012
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