Drepananthus pruniferus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pruniferus
ID:
657270
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maingay ex Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 56 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656602
Common Names
- Drepananthus pruniferus
- Plum-Bearing Creeper
- Plum-Bearing Star Creeper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drepananthus pruniferus (also called Prune-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 rosette pattern. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Drepananthus pruniferus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drepananthus pruniferus has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Drepananthus pruniferus 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 pruniferus
Drepananthus pruniferus is native to the Philippines.
Drepananthus pruniferus FAQ
What is the common name of Drepananthus pruniferus?
Pruniferous Wood Fern
What type of plant is Drepananthus pruniferus?
Fern
What is the scientific name of Drepananthus pruniferus?
Drepananthus pruniferus
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,
References
Alexander Carroll Maingay (1836-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maingay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72838-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.