Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
409949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 425 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409281

Common Names

  • Acuminata
  • Acuminata Pipewort
  • Acuminata Quillwort

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Description

Trichoscypha acuminata (also called Acuminate-fruited Cup-fungus, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and small, acuminate fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoscypha acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichoscypha acuminata are small, white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoscypha acuminata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and soil that is moist but well-drained. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Trichoscypha acuminata

Trichoscypha acuminata can be found in the wild in India.

Trichoscypha acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha acuminata?

Trichoscypha acuminata

What is the common name of Trichoscypha acuminata?

Acuminate Trichoscypha

Where is Trichoscypha acuminata native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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