Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
adstringens
ID:
532509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) Schiede ex Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 673 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531841

Common Names

  • Amphipterygium adstringens
  • Adstringent Amphipterygium
  • Adstringent Water Milfoil

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Synonyms

  • Juliania adstringens Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Hypopterygium adstringens Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Amphipterygium adstringens (also called Adstringent-leaved Bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with narrow, linear leaves and a branched inflorescence. It is native to South Africa and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amphipterygium adstringens is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphipterygium adstringens is a small, yellow inflorescence with a single spike of flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphipterygium adstringens is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Amphipterygium adstringens

Amphipterygium adstringens is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests.

Amphipterygium adstringens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphipterygium adstringens?

Amphipterygium adstringens

What is the common name of Amphipterygium adstringens?

Adstringent-leaved Amphipterygium

What is the habitat of Amphipterygium adstringens?

Forests and woodlands

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2634734: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Christian Julius Wilhelm Schiede (1798-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiede' in the authors string.