Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
odontophyllum
ID:
539273

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

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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.

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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 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-2641780: Based on the initial data import
Leigh William Sage: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.W.Sage' in the authors string.