Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
519426

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.F.Watson) M.F.Watson & Z.H.Pan

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 42: 561 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518758

Common Names

  • Acronema minus
  • Small Acronema
  • Minus Acronema

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Description

Acronema minus (also called Small Acronema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acronema minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or pinkish flowers with a yellow centre. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Thin, delicate, and bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acronema minus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Acronema minus

Acronema minus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Acronema minus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronema minus?

Acronema minus

What is the common name of Acronema minus?

Small Acronema

Where is Acronema minus native to?

Northeastern India

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-2620218: Based on the initial data import
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.
Ze Hui Pan (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Pan' in the authors string.