Acronema alpinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.L.Liou & R.H.Shan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 200 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518736
Common Names
- Acronema alpinum
- Alpinum Acronema
- Alpine Acronema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acronema alpinum (also called Alpine Acronema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and small, round fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Acronema alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acronema alpinum is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acronema alpinum is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Acronema alpinum
Acronema alpinum is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Acronema alpinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acronema alpinum?
Acronema alpinum
What is the common name of Acronema alpinum?
Alpine Acronema
What type of plant is Acronema alpinum?
Acronema alpinum is a species of grass
Species in the Acronema genus
Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum, Acronema chienii, Acronema chinense, Acronema commutatum, Acronema cryptosciadeum, Acronema dyssimetriradiata, Acronema edosmioides, Acronema evolutum, Acronema forrestii, Acronema gracile, Acronema graminifolium, Acronema handelii, Acronema hookeri, Acronema ioniostyles, Acronema johrianum, Acronema minus, Acronema mukherjeeanum, Acronema muscicola, Acronema nervosum, Acronema paniculatum, Acronema phaeosciadeum, Acronema pilosum, Acronema pneumatophobium, Acronema pseudotenera, Acronema refugicola, Acronema rivale, Acronema schneideri, Acronema sichuanense, Acronema tenerum, Acronema xizangense, Acronema yadongense, Acronema wolffiana, Acronema crassifolium,
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-2620196: Based on the initial data import
Shou Lu Liou (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Liou' in the authors string.
Ren Hwa Shan (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Shan' in the authors string.