Acanthopsis glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
1408551
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) H.M.Steyn
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 324: 104 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421015
Common Names
- Acanthopsis
- Glabra
- Acanthopsis Glabra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acanthopsis glabra (also called Smooth acanthopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow, green leaves. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthopsis glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acanthopsis glabra has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthopsis glabra is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Acanthopsis glabra
Acanthopsis glabra can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
Acanthopsis glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthopsis glabra?
Acanthopsis glabra
What are the common names of Acanthopsis glabra?
Cape Daisy, African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Acanthopsis glabra?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Acanthopsis genus
Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Hester M. Steyn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Steyn' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.