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golden lipfern

Scientific Name: Cheilanthes bonariensis

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Golden Lip Fern (Cheilanthes bonariensis)

The Golden Lip Fern, scientifically known as Cheilanthes bonariensis, is a captivating fern species admired for its delicate foliage and resilience.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the presence of scales on the stems, which could be a potential choking hazard for small pets if ingested.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cheilanthes bonariensis (Willd.) Proctor
  • Family: Pteridaceae (Maidenhair fern Family)
  • Genus: Cheilanthes Sw. (lip ferns, lipfern)
  • Synonyms:
    • Acrostichum bonariense
    • Notholaena bonariensis (=Notholaena aurea)
    • Pteris aurea
  • Other Cheilanthes species mentioned: Cheilanthes brownii, Cheilanthes catanensis, Cheilanthes intertexta, Cheilanthes aemula, Cheilanthes alabamensis, Cheilanthes clevelandii, Cheilanthes covillei, Cheilanthes eatonii, Cheilanthes feei, Cheilanthes fendleri, Cheilanthes wootonii, Cheilanthes argentea.

Common Names

  • Golden Lip Fern
  • Golden Lipfern
  • Bonaire Lip Fern
  • Spanish: Helecho

Morphological Characteristics

  • Stems are short-creeping to compact, usually 4-8 mm in diameter.
  • Scales on the stems are bicolored, with a broad, well-defined, dark, central stripe and narrow, light brown margins.
  • Leaves are dark green, shining, narrow, long-pointed, and pinnate-pinnatifid.
  • Leaflets are also narrow and long-pointed.
  • It is a hardy, evergreen fern reaching a height of up to 20cm.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed in Arizona (Santa Catalina Mtns, Pima Co.)

Additional Information

  • The text mentions that this species is not to be confused with C. tomentosa (often incorrectly sold as C. lanosa), suggesting potential misidentification in the market.

Further Resources

  • Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
  • University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley (UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens).