Status:
valid
Authors:
Putt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 201 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600131
Common Names
- Cheiranthera preissiana
- Preiss' Cheiranthera
- Preiss' Cheiranthera
Description
Cheiranthera preissiana (also called Preiss' Spider-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Goodeniaceae, native to Australia. It has small, white flowers with five petals and long, thin leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Cheiranthera preissiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cheiranthera preissiana is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cheiranthera preissiana can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the same soil mix.
Where to Find Cheiranthera preissiana
Cheiranthera preissiana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Cheiranthera preissiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheiranthera preissiana?
Cheiranthera preissiana
What is the common name of Cheiranthera preissiana?
Preiss' Rock Fern
What type of environment does Cheiranthera preissiana prefer?
Cheiranthera preissiana prefers moist, shady environments.
Species in the Cheiranthera genus
Cheiranthera borealis,
Cheiranthera simplicifolia,
Cheiranthera telfordii,
Cheiranthera alternifolia,
Cheiranthera brevifolia,
Cheiranthera filifolia,
Cheiranthera linearis,
Cheiranthera parviflora,
Cheiranthera preissiana,
Cheiranthera volubilis,
Species in the Pittosporaceae family
Auranticarpa edentata,
Auranticarpa ilicifolia,
Auranticarpa melanosperma,
Auranticarpa papyracea,
Auranticarpa resinosa,
Auranticarpa rhombifolia,
Bentleya spinescens,
Billardiera coriacea,
Billardiera cymosa,
Billardiera drummondii,
Billardiera floribunda,
Billardiera fraseri,
Billardiera fusiformis,
Billardiera heterophylla,
Billardiera laxiflora,
Billardiera lehmanniana,
Billardiera longiflora,
Billardiera macrantha,
Billardiera mutabilis,
Billardiera nesophila,
Billardiera ovalis,
Billardiera rubens,
Billardiera scandens,
Billardiera sericophora,
Billardiera speciosa,
Billardiera uniflora,
Billardiera variifolia,
Billardiera venusta,
Billardiera versicolor,
Billardiera viridiflora,
Bursaria calcicola,
Bursaria incana,
Bursaria longisepala,
Bursaria occidentalis,
Bursaria reevesii,
Bursaria spinosa,
Bursaria tenuifolia,
Bursaria cayzerae,
Cheiranthera borealis,
Cheiranthera simplicifolia,
Cheiranthera telfordii,
Cheiranthera alternifolia,
Cheiranthera brevifolia,
Cheiranthera filifolia,
Cheiranthera linearis,
Cheiranthera parviflora,
Cheiranthera preissiana,
Cheiranthera volubilis,
Hymenosporum flavum,
Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,