Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 316. 1932.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632311
Common Names
- Comptonii Cylindrophyllum
- Comptonii Cylindrophyllum Plant
- Comptonii Cylindrophyllum Fern
Description
Cylindrophyllum comptonii (also called Compton's Cylindrophyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cylindrophyllum comptonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cylindrophyllum comptonii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cylindrophyllum comptonii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Cylindrophyllum comptonii
Cylindrophyllum comptonii is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Cylindrophyllum comptonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cylindrophyllum comptonii?
Cylindrophyllum comptonii
What is the common name of Cylindrophyllum comptonii?
Compton's Cylindrophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Cylindrophyllum comptonii?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Cylindrophyllum genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family