Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecomtei
ID:
517311

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.W.Dawson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 17: 343 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516643

Common Names

  • Lecomte's Thistle
  • Lecomte Thistle
  • Lecomtei Thistle

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Description

Aciphylla lecomtei (also called Lecomte's Spaniard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a stout, 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 lecomtei 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

The flower of Aciphylla lecomtei is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciphylla lecomtei is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the plant. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly during the growing season. It is also important to protect the plant from frost and extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Aciphylla lecomtei

Aciphylla lecomtei is found in New Zealand, in the South Island and Stewart Island.

Aciphylla lecomtei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aciphylla lecomtei?

Aciphylla lecomtei

What is the common name of Aciphylla lecomtei?

Mountain Spaniard

What type of plant is Aciphylla lecomtei?

Herbaceous perennial

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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