Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 115 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632305
Common Names
- Solmsii Cylicomorpha
- Solmsii Cylicomorpha Plant
- Solmsii Cylicomorpha Fern
Synonyms
- Jacaratia solmsii Urb. [unknown]
Description
Cylicomorpha solmsii (also called Solms' Cylicomorpha, 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
Cylicomorpha solmsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cylicomorpha solmsii 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
Cylicomorpha solmsii 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 Cylicomorpha solmsii
Cylicomorpha solmsii is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Cylicomorpha solmsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cylicomorpha solmsii?
Cylicomorpha solmsii
What are the common names of Cylicomorpha solmsii?
Common names include African Asparagus Fern, African Foxtail Fern, and Asparagus Fern
Where is Cylicomorpha solmsii native to?
Cylicomorpha solmsii is native to South Africa
Species in the Cylicomorpha genus
Species in the Caricaceae family
Carica aprica,
Carica augusti,
Carica chilensis,
Carica crassipetala,
Carica glandulosa,
Carica horovitziana,
Carica longiflora,
Carica omnilingua,
Carica palandensis,
Carica papaya,
Carica pentagona,
Carica pulchra,
Carica sprucei,
Carica stipulata,
Cylicomorpha parviflora,
Cylicomorpha solmsii,
Horovitzia cnidoscoloides,
Jacaratia digitata,
Jacaratia dolichaula,
Jacaratia mexicana,
Jacaratia spinosa,
Jacaratia chocoensis,
Jacaratia heptaphylla,
Jacaratia corumbensis,
Jarilla caudata,
Jarilla heterophylla,
Jarilla chocola,
Vasconcellea pubescens,
Vasconcellea microcarpa,
Vasconcellea cauliflora,
Vasconcellea crassipetala,
Vasconcellea glandulosa,
Vasconcellea horovitziana,
Vasconcellea longiflora,
Vasconcellea omnilingua,
Vasconcellea palandensis,
Vasconcellea pulchra,
Vasconcellea sphaerocarpa,
Vasconcellea sprucei,
Vasconcellea stipulata,
Vasconcellea weberbaueri,
Vasconcellea candicans,
Vasconcellea monoica,
Vasconcellea parviflora,
Vasconcellea goudotiana,
Vasconcellea quercifolia,
Vasconcellea aurantiaca,