Species:
brevipedicellatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.H.Pan & M.F.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 42: 562 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518739
Common Names
- Acronema brevipedicellatum
- Short-stalked Acronema
- Acronema
Description
Acronema brevipedicellatum (also called Short-Pedicelled 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 brevipedicellatum 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 brevipedicellatum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acronema brevipedicellatum can be propagated by seed, which should be sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade and requires moist soil.
Where to Find Acronema brevipedicellatum
Acronema brevipedicellatum is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Acronema brevipedicellatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acronema brevipedicellatum?
Acronema brevipedicellatum
What is the common name of Acronema brevipedicellatum?
Brevipedicellatum Acronema
What type of plant is Acronema brevipedicellatum?
Acronema brevipedicellatum 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
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.