Cheilanthes acrostica is a species of lip fern
Cheilanthes acrostica | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Division: | Polypodiophyta |
Class: | Polypodiopsida |
Order: | Polypodiales |
Family: | Pteridaceae |
Genus: | Cheilanthes |
Species: | C. acrostica
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Binomial name | |
Cheilanthes acrostica (Balb.) Tod.
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Description
editThe fronds are arranged in groups.
Habitat
editCheilanthes 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
editThis plant was first described in 1866.[2]
References
edit- ^ Gibraltar Flora Archived 2012-08-29 at the Wayback Machine, GONHS.org, accessed August 2012
- ^ Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden, 20 Aug 2012