Acanthopsis glauca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
514411
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Schinz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 31: 201 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513743
Common Names
- Acanthopsis Glauca
- Glauca Acanthopsis
- Acanthopsis Glauca
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- Acanthus glaucus E.Mey. [unknown]
Description
Acanthopsis glauca (also called Glaucous Acanthopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It grows in open grasslands and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and grey-green foliage.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthopsis glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthopsis glauca is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, bright green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Acanthopsis glauca is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Acanthopsis glauca
Acanthopsis glauca can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Acanthopsis glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthopsis glauca?
Acanthopsis glauca
What is the common name of Acanthopsis glauca?
Blue Needle Grass
What is the growth habit of Acanthopsis glauca?
Acanthopsis glauca is an evergreen, perennial grass with a clumping habit.
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
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.