Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(11): 41 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600096
Common Names
- Cheilophyllum dentatum
- Toothed Cheilophyllum
- Cheilophyllum
Description
Cheilophyllum dentatum (also called Toothed Cheilophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Cheilophyllum dentatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cheilophyllum dentatum are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheilophyllum dentatum is an evergreen shrub that grows to about 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth.
Where to Find Cheilophyllum dentatum
Cheilophyllum dentatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Cheilophyllum dentatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheilophyllum dentatum?
Cheilophyllum dentatum
What is the common name of Cheilophyllum dentatum?
Toothed Cheilophyllum
What type of plant is Cheilophyllum dentatum?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Cheilophyllum genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55863-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].