Notholaena jaliscana Yatsk. & Arbeláez 2008

Introduction

Notholaena jaliscana, better known as Cheilanthes palmeri or Cheilanthes aurea var. palmeri, is a Mexican endemic, known only from the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. While it has not been included in any phylogenetic studies, its strong resemblance to Notholaena aureolina suggests a close relationship with that species, and it has recently been given a name in Notholaena (Yatskievych and Arbeláez, 2008).

Characteristics

Notholaena jaliscana has well-developed false indusia, dissected leaves, and bright (albeit spare) yellow farina, and is thus unlikely to be confused with any species other than N. aureolina (see the Notholaena aureolina page for ways of distinguishing the two species).

Discussion of Phylogenetic Relationships

Other Names for Notholaena jaliscana Yatsk. & Arbeláez 2008

• Cheilanthes palmeri Eaton 1887
• Cheilanthes aurea var. palmeri (Eaton) Mickel 2004
• Vernacular Names: Jaliscan Yellow Cloakfern, Palmer's Yellow Cloakfern

References

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