Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
volubilis
ID:
600802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 128 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600134

Common Names

  • Cheiranthera volubilis
  • Twining Cheiranthera
  • Twining Cheiranthera

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Description

Cheiranthera volubilis (also called Climbing 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 volubilis 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 volubilis is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheiranthera volubilis 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 volubilis

Cheiranthera volubilis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Cheiranthera volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheiranthera volubilis?

Cheiranthera volubilis

What is the common name of Cheiranthera volubilis?

Twining Rock Fern

What type of environment does Cheiranthera volubilis prefer?

Cheiranthera volubilis prefers moist, shady environments.

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,

References