Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cheilanthes [2272]

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genus_en: Lip fern

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Family: Pteridaceae

family_ja: イノモトソウ

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description_en: Genus of 150 or more species of mainly evergreen ferns, distributed worldwide. They are very drought-resistant, often growing between rocks, in near-deserts or deserts; the fronds shrivel in drought and recover after rain. They have erect or creeping rhizomes, producing dense clumps of small, pinnate to 3-pinnate, usually dull green fronds on shiny black stalks. The undersides of the leaf-blades may be white-mealy and covered with minute hairs or scales. Spores are formed at the margins of the frond segments, which curl under to protect them. In dry climates, grow in a scree bed, rock garden, or in a stone wall. Elsewhere, grow in containers in a cool or temperate greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender, but intolerant of excessive moisture.

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propagation_en: Sow spores at 16°C (61°F) as soon as ripe. Divide in spring; this is less likely to be successful than sowing spores, because the rhizomes resent disturbance. See also p.51.

pests_en: Fungal root rot may be a problem under glass.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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