Status:
valid
Authors:
L.W.Sage
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 229 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538605
Common Names
- Tooth-Leaved Fern
- Mountain Fern
- Pinnate Fern
Description
Anthotium odontophyllum (also called Odontophyllum 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, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Anthotium odontophyllum 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 odontophyllum 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 odontophyllum 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 odontophyllum
Anthotium odontophyllum is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Zambia.
Anthotium odontophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthotium odontophyllum?
Anthropium odontophyllum
What are the common names of Anthotium odontophyllum?
Odontophyllum Anthotium
What is the habitat of Anthotium odontophyllum?
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,
References
Leigh William Sage: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.W.Sage' in the authors string.