Species

Cheilanthes lendigera

Etymology

Cheilanthes: From the Greek kheilos 'lip' and anthos 'flower', referring to the indusium

Authority

Cheilanthes lendigera (Cav.) Sw.

Family

Pteridaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Ferns

Flower Colours

No Flowers

Year Naturalised

2003

Reason For Introduction
Unknown - possibly horticultural

Reproduction
By spores

Dispersal
Wind dispersed

This page last updated on 24 Mar 2010