Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
junciforme
ID:
539271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(de Vriese) D.A.Morrison

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7: 55 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538603

Common Names

  • Rush-Like Fern
  • Mountain Fern
  • Pinnate Fern

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Synonyms

  • Anthotium humile junciforme E.Pritz. [unknown]
  • Goodenia geniculata de Vriese [unknown]
  • Goodenia geniculata eriophylla Benth. [unknown]
  • Goodenia genuflexa de Vriese [unknown]
  • Goodenia junciformis de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Anthotium junciforme (also called Junciform 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 long, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Anthotium junciforme 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 junciforme is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthotium junciforme 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 junciforme

Anthotium junciforme is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Zambia.

Anthotium junciforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthotium junciforme?

Anthropium junciforme

What are the common names of Anthotium junciforme?

Junciform Anthotium

What is the habitat of Anthotium junciforme?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in moist, shady areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2641779: Based on the initial data import
Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1806-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vriese' in the authors string.
David A. Morrison (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Morrison' in the authors string.