Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cartilaginea
ID:
517280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 47: 49 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516612

Common Names

  • Cartilage Spear-grass
  • Cartilage Spear Grass
  • Spear-grass

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Description

Aciphylla cartilaginea (also called Cartilaginous Aciphylla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, spiny leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to New Zealand and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aciphylla cartilaginea 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

Aciphylla cartilaginea has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciphylla cartilaginea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Aciphylla cartilaginea

Aciphylla cartilaginea is native to New Zealand and can be found in the South Island.

Aciphylla cartilaginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aciphylla cartilaginea?

Aciphylla cartilaginea

What type of plant is Aciphylla cartilaginea?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Aciphylla cartilaginea found?

It is found in New Zealand

Species in the Aciphylla genus

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,