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Argyrochosma chilensis is a small, leathery fern endemic to Chile's Juan Fernández Islands, where it grows on rocks in dry, exposed spots. It is mainly grown in greenhouses or as a container plant, and needs bright light, good drainage and dry-ish conditions.
Argyrochosma chilensis is a fern endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands off the coast of Chile. It has leathery, thrice-divided leaves with dark brown axes; the leaves are coated with white powder below. First described as a species in 1853, it was transferred to the new genus Argyrochosma in 1987.
The horticulturist George Schneider considered the species suitable for greenhouse cultivation. He likewise included Notholaena hookeri, now thought to be a synonym of A. chilensis.
Argyrochosma chilensis is endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands, particularly Robinson Crusoe Island and Alejandro Selkirk Island.
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