Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 1: 38 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656596
Common Names
- Drepananthus carinatus
- Keeled Creeper
- Keeled Star Creeper
Description
Drepananthus carinatus (also called Carina-Leaved Cape-Ivy, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has small, fleshy, green leaves that are arranged in a star-like pattern. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Drepananthus carinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drepananthus carinatus has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drepananthus carinatus is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done through cuttings, as seeds may not germinate. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Drepananthus carinatus
Drepananthus carinatus can be found in the Philippines.
Drepananthus carinatus FAQ
What is the common name of Drepananthus carinatus?
Carinate Wood Fern
What type of plant is Drepananthus carinatus?
Fern
What is the scientific name of Drepananthus carinatus?
Drepananthus carinatus
Species in the Drepananthus genus
Drepananthus carinatus,
Drepananthus pahangensis,
Drepananthus pruniferus,
Drepananthus ramuliflorus,
Drepananthus acuminatus,
Drepananthus angustipetalus,
Drepananthus olivaceus,
Drepananthus petiolatus,
Drepananthus pubescens,
Drepananthus ridleyi,
Drepananthus samarensis,
Drepananthus vitiensis,
Drepananthus polycarpus,
Drepananthus cauliflorus,
Drepananthus crassipetalus,
Drepananthus deltoideus,
Drepananthus havilandii,
Drepananthus hexagynus,
Drepananthus kingii,
Drepananthus lucidus,
Drepananthus minahassae,
Drepananthus obtusifolius,
Drepananthus biovulatus,
Drepananthus magnificus,
Drepananthus filiformis,
Drepananthus novoguineensis,
Drepananthus apoensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,