Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenulata
ID:
517285

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Armstr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 13: 336 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516617

Common Names

  • Crenulate Spear-grass
  • Crenulate Spear Grass
  • Spear-grass

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Synonyms

  • Aciphylla lyallii crenulata (J.B.Armstr.) Cheeseman [unknown]

Description

Aciphylla crenulata (also called Crenulate Aciphylla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open woods, meadows, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Aciphylla crenulata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. The leaves are edible and can be cooked like spinach.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aciphylla crenulata has small, yellow 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 crenulata 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 crenulata

Aciphylla crenulata is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island.

Aciphylla crenulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aciphylla crenulata?

Aciphylla crenulata

What type of plant is Aciphylla crenulata?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Aciphylla crenulata 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,

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