Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tragodes
ID:
917249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 14 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916584

Common Names

  • Acharia tragodes
  • Tragodes Acharia
  • Acharia

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Description

Acharia tragodes (also called Tragodes Acharia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 0.5m, with thin, arching leaves and small, white flower spikes in late summer. It is found in moist meadows, woodland edges and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acharia tragodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acharia tragodes has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acharia tragodes is a tropical plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Acharia tragodes

Acharia tragodes is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Acharia tragodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acharia tragodes?

Acharia tragodes

What is the family of Acharia tragodes?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Acharia tragodes?

Goatweed

Species in the Acharia genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:674030-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.