Cheilanthes_acrostica

<i>Cheilanthes acrostica</i>

Cheilanthes acrostica

Species of fern

Cheilanthes acrostica is a species of lip fern

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Description

Cheilanthes acrostica in Cyprus

The fronds are arranged in groups.

Habitat

Cheilanthes acrostica 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 among 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. [1]
    Gibraltar Flora Archived 2012-08-29 at the Wayback Machine, GONHS.org, accessed August 2012
  2. [2]
    Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden, 20 Aug 2012


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