Cheilanthes scariosa
Cheilanthes scariosa (Sw.) C.Presl
Cheilanthes scariosa is a species in the genus Cheilanthes, family Pteridaceae, first described in 1825 by C.Presl. The species was originally named by Swartz and later reclassified under the authorship of C.Presl.
Description
Cheilanthes scariosa belongs to the Pteridaceae family, commonly known as the brake fern family. This family includes a wide variety of ferns, often found in diverse habitats. The species is part of the genus Cheilanthes, which consists of mostly epiphytic or lithophytic ferns. Cheilanthes scariosa was first described by Swartz and later revised by C.Presl in 1825. The genus Cheilanthes is characterized by its leathery fronds and is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Synonyms
Acrostichum scariosumCheilanthes ornatissimaCheilanthes tripinnataAcrostichum lanuginosumMyriopteris scariosaHemionitis scariosa
