Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 582 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538601
Common Names
- Humble Fern
- Mountain Fern
- Pinnate Fern
Synonyms
- Anthotium glabrum Poir. [unknown]
- Goodenia pygmaea de Vriese [unknown]
- Leschenaultia humilis (R.Br.) Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Anthotium humile (also called Humble Anthotium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Anthotium humile is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthotium humile is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and bright green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthotium humile can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several parts and each part can be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Anthotium humile
Anthotium humile is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Zambia.
Anthotium humile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthotium humile?
Anthropium humile
What are the common names of Anthotium humile?
Humile Anthotium
What is the habitat of Anthotium humile?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Anthotium genus
Species in the Goodeniaceae family
Anthotium humile,
Anthotium junciforme,
Anthotium odontophyllum,
Anthotium rubriflorum,
Brunonia australis,
Coopernookia barbata,
Coopernookia chisholmii,
Coopernookia georgei,
Coopernookia polygalacea,
Coopernookia scabridiuscula,
Coopernookia strophiolata,
Crossotoma spinescens,
Crossotoma oleoides,
Dampiera adpressa,
Dampiera alata,
Dampiera altissima,
Dampiera angulata,
Dampiera anonyma,
Dampiera atriplicina,
Dampiera candicans,
Dampiera carinata,
Dampiera cervula,
Dampiera cinerea,
Dampiera conospermoides,
Dampiera coronata,
Dampiera decurrens,
Dampiera deltoidea,
Dampiera dentata,
Dampiera discolor,
Dampiera diversifolia,
Dampiera dysantha,
Dampiera eriantha,
Dampiera eriocephala,
Dampiera fasciculata,
Dampiera ferruginea,
Dampiera fitzgeraldensis,
Dampiera fusca,
Dampiera galbraithiana,
Dampiera glabrescens,
Dampiera haematotricha,
Dampiera hederacea,
Dampiera heteroptera,
Dampiera incana,
Dampiera juncea,
Dampiera krauseana,
Dampiera lanceolata,
Dampiera latealata,
Dampiera lavandulacea,
Dampiera leptoclada,
Dampiera lindleyi,