Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chienii
ID:
519410

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Shan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 197 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518742

Common Names

  • Acronema chienii
  • Chien's Acronema
  • Acronema

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Synonyms

  • Acronema chienii chienii [unknown]

Description

Acronema chienii (also called Moss-Loving Acronema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps and wet meadows. The leaves are linear and up to 25 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Acronema chienii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acronema chienii var. dissectum R.H.Shan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acronema chienii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acronema chienii 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 chienii

Acronema chienii is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Acronema chienii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronema chienii?

Acronema chienii

What is the common name of Acronema chienii?

Chienii Acronema

What type of plant is Acronema chienii?

Acronema chienii is a species of grass

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-2620201: Based on the initial data import
Ren Hwa Shan (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Shan' in the authors string.