Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 66 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516569
Common Names
- Woolly Chaff Flower
- Woolly Achyranthes
- Woolly Chaffhead
Synonyms
- Achyropsis robynsii Schinz [unknown]
Description
Achyropsis laniceps (also called Woolly Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a grass-like appearance. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Achyropsis laniceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achyropsis laniceps has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyropsis laniceps is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the plant. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly during the growing season. It is also important to protect the plant from frost and extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Achyropsis laniceps
Achyropsis laniceps can be found in wet places such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows in the southeastern United States.
Achyropsis laniceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyropsis laniceps?
Achyropsis laniceps
What is the common name of Achyropsis laniceps?
Woolly-headed Beakrush
What is the natural habitat of Achyropsis laniceps?
Wetlands, marshes, and swamps
Species in the Achyropsis genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,