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Cheilanthes acrostica

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Cheilanthes acrostica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Pteridaceae
Genus: Cheilanthes
Species:
C. acrostica
Binomial name
Cheilanthes acrostica
(Balb.) Tod.

Cheilanthes acrostica is a species of lip fern

Description

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Cheilanthes acrostica in Cyprus

The fronds are arranged in groups.

Habitat

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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

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This plant was first described in 1866.[2]

References

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