Aciphylla gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.B.Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 84: 10 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516632
Common Names
- Graceful Spear Thistle
- Graceful Speargrass
- Mountain Speargrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aciphylla montana gracilis (W.R.B.Oliv.) J.W.Dawson [unknown]
Description
Aciphylla gracilis (also called Slender Spaniard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a slender, woody rootstock and a tuft of leaves. It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops and scree slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aciphylla gracilis 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 gracilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aciphylla gracilis 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 gracilis
Aciphylla gracilis is found in New Zealand, in the South Island and Stewart Island.
Aciphylla gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aciphylla gracilis?
Aciphylla gracilis
What type of plant is Aciphylla gracilis?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Aciphylla gracilis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618032: Based on the initial data import
Walter Oliver (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.B.Oliv.' in the authors string.