Cheilanthes micropteris

Cheilanthes micropteris is a fern species native to Brazil (BR). It is part of the Pteridaceae family, a group of ferns commonly known as the brake or maidenhair fern family. The species was scientifically described by Carl Peter Thunberg, following the authorship notation 'Sw.', which refers to Carl Peter Thunberg's work. This species is one of several within the genus Cheilanthes, which is known for its predominantly tropical and subtropical distribution.