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Astrolepis sinuata
Astrolepis sinuata (Lag. ex Sw.) Benham & Windham
Wavy Scaly Cloakfern
Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASSI9
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
Astrolepis sinuata is a lower elevation, dry habitat fern typically found growing underneath evergreen desert & semi-desert shrubs in rocky soil or rock crevices. Although the fronds like to be in full sun, the roots like remain shaded. This fern is semi-evergreen with thick green fronds the undersides of which are cinnamon in color forming a tight 18" wide upright clump with a short creeping rhizome.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Leaf Retention: Semi-evergreen
Size Notes: Upright fronds up to about 4 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduces by spores.
Distribution
USA: AZ , GA , NM , OK , TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Benefit
Interesting Foliage: yesPropagation
Propagation Material: Root DivisionFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
NPSOT - Fredericksburg Chapter - Fredericksburg, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Astrolepis sinuata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Astrolepis sinuata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Astrolepis sinuata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-23Research By: Sean Watson