No images found for this plant ID: 9597.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "9597" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
Alabama lipfern
Scientific Name: Cheilanthes alabamensis
Family: Pteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: KY (Alabama lip fern)
Alabama Lip Fern
The Alabama Lip Fern, scientifically known as Cheilanthes alabamensis, is a fascinating fern species well-suited for rock gardens and crevices.
Considerations for Pets
- This fern is often found growing in rock crevices.
Considerations for Children
- This fern is often found growing in rock crevices.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cheilanthes alabamensis (Buckley) Kunze
- Common Names: Alabama Lip Fern, Smooth Lip Fern
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Synonym: Pellaea alabamensis (Buckley) Baker ex Hook., Myriopteris alabamensis
Distribution and Habitat
- The Alabama Lip Fern is native to the southeastern United States, extending to northern Mexico and Jamaica.
- It thrives in damp and usually shady areas, growing out of rock crevices.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- This is a perennial fern.
- The rhizome is short-creeping.
- Fronds are smooth, lanceolate, bipinnate and typically grow between 2 to 10 inches long.
- Pinnules are numerous.
Cultivation
- Alabama Lip Ferns grow best where there is moisture and good drainage.
- They can be located in full sun between rocks, at the base of rocks or in rock crevices.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden is a resource where gardeners share tips and ideas.
- The Alabama Herbarium Consortium Specimen Database offers specimens of this fern.
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of the Alabama Lip Fern.