Status:
valid
Authors:
Pennell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 62: 255 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600099
Common Names
- Cheilophyllum marginatum
- Margined Cheilophyllum
- Cheilophyllum
Description
Cheilophyllum marginatum (also called Marginate 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 marginatum 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 marginatum 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 marginatum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to China and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings of healthy, non-flowering shoots.
Where to Find Cheilophyllum marginatum
Cheilophyllum marginatum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Cheilophyllum marginatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheilophyllum marginatum?
Cheilophyllum marginatum
What is the common name of Cheilophyllum marginatum?
Margined Cheilophyllum
What type of plant is Cheilophyllum marginatum?
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:55866-2: 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].