Aciphylla simplicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 375 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516660
Common Names
- Simplicifolia Thistle
- Simplicifolia Spear Thistle
- Simplicifolia Spear Thistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aciphylla simplicifolia (also called Mountain Spaniard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a rosette of long, spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aciphylla simplicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aciphylla simplicifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aciphylla simplicifolia is a species of shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Aciphylla simplicifolia
Aciphylla simplicifolia is found in New Zealand, in the South Island and Stewart Island.
Aciphylla simplicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aciphylla simplicifolia?
Aciphylla simplicifolia
What is the natural habitat of Aciphylla simplicifolia?
Aciphylla simplicifolia is native to New Zealand.
What type of soil does Aciphylla simplicifolia prefer?
Aciphylla simplicifolia prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
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-2618058: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.