Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crosby-smithii
ID:
517287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 47: 48 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516619

Common Names

  • Crosby-Smith's Spear-grass
  • Crosby-Smith's Spear Grass
  • Spear-grass

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Description

Aciphylla crosby-smithii (also called Crosby-Smith's aciphylla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil, and is found in rocky habitats at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Aciphylla crosby-smithii 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 crosby-smithii 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 crosby-smithii 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 crosby-smithii

Aciphylla crosby-smithii is native to New Zealand and can be found in the South Island.

Aciphylla crosby-smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aciphylla crosby-smithii?

Aciphylla crosby-smithii

What type of plant is Aciphylla crosby-smithii?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Aciphylla crosby-smithii 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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