Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
radicans
ID:
600771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 103 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600103



Common Names

  • Cheilophyllum radicans
  • Creeper Cheilophyllum
  • Creeping Cheilophyllum


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Description

Cheilophyllum radicans (also called Creeping 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 radicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cheilophyllum radicans 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheilophyllum radicans 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 radicans

Cheilophyllum radicans is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Cheilophyllum radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheilophyllum radicans?

Cheilophyllum radicans

What is the common name of Cheilophyllum radicans?

Climbing Rock Fern

What type of environment does Cheilophyllum radicans prefer?

Cheilophyllum radicans prefers moist, shady environments.

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55869-2: 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].