Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) de Vriese
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Natuurkundige Verhandelingen van der Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen te Haarlem ser. 2, 10 1854 = Goodenovieae
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225778
Common Names
- Crossotoma Spinescens
- Spiny Crossotoma
- Spiny Fan-Flower
Description
Crossotoma spinescens (also called the Spiny Crossotoma, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is a small fern, with fronds up to 30 cm long. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in moist, sheltered areas in rainforest and montane forest.
Uses & Benefits
Crossotoma spinescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crossotoma spinescens has small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Crossotoma spinescens: Crossotoma spinescens is a shrub species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy species that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Crossotoma spinescens
Crossotoma spinescens is found in the south-west of Western Australia, particularly in the Stirling Range National Park.
Species in the Crossotoma 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,