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royal lipfern

Scientific Name: Cheilanthes notholaenoides

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Royal Lipfern (Cheilanthes notholaenoides)

The Royal Lipfern, scientifically known as Cheilanthes notholaenoides, is a fascinating fern with a few different common names and some interesting characteristics.

Common Names

  • Royal Lipfern
  • Royal Lip Fern

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cheilanthes notholaenoides (Desv.) Maxon ex Weath.
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Pteridaceae
  • Order: Polypodiales
  • Synonym: Myriopteris notholaenoides (mentioned in one source)
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Contr. Gray Herb. 114: 34. 1936.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Royal Lipfern is found in Zones 9a-11.
  • Specific locations mentioned are Texas (TX), Arkansas (AR), Oklahoma (OK), and New Mexico (NM) [Implied, as Cheilanthes bonariensis is listed as Royal Lipfern in TX, and other Cheilanthes are listed by US State].

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Plant Type: Fern, specifically a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • Habit: Perennial
  • Size: Height: 12 inches, Width: 24 inches
  • Color: Green foliage in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
  • Habit: Evergreen

Related Species

  • Cheilanthes clevelandii D.C. Eaton (Cleveland's lipfern)
  • Cheilanthes covillei Maxon (Coville's lipfern, Coville's lip fern)
  • Cheilanthes eatonii Baker (Eaton's Lipfern)
  • Cheilanthes feei Maxon ex Weatherby (Slender Lipfern)
  • Cheilanthes lanosa (Hairy Lip Fern)
  • Cheilanthes arizonica (Maxon) Mickel (Arizona lipfern)
  • Cheilanthes tomentosa (Wooly Lip Fern)
  • Cheilanthes alabamensis (Buckley) Kunze (Alabama lipfern)
  • Cheilanthes bonariensis (Willd.) Maxon ex Weath.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cheilanthes notholaenoides.