Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Poppelw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Trans. New Zealand Inst. 47: 139. 1915 [12 Jul 1915]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537513
Common Names
- Anisotome brevistylis
- Short-styled Anisotome
- Brevistylis Anisotome
Synonyms
- Ligusticum brevistyle Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Anisotome brevistylis (also called Short-Styled Anisotome, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It grows in moist, wet areas and is often found in marshes, swamps, and along riverbanks. It has narrow, bluish-green leaves and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Anisotome brevistylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, cough, and colds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, stomach ailments, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisotome brevistylis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisotome brevistylis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plant in a sunny or semi-shaded position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Anisotome brevistylis
Anisotome brevistylis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anisotome brevistylis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisotome brevistylis?
Anisotome brevistylis
What is the common name of Anisotome brevistylis?
Short-styled Anisotome
What is the natural habitat of Anisotome brevistylis?
Dry forests and bushland
Species in the Anisotome genus
Anisotome acutifolia,
Anisotome antipoda,
Anisotome aromatica,
Anisotome brevistylis,
Anisotome capillifolia,
Anisotome cauticola,
Anisotome deltoidea,
Anisotome filifolia,
Anisotome flexuosa,
Anisotome haastii,
Anisotome imbricata,
Anisotome lanuginosa,
Anisotome latifolia,
Anisotome lyallii,
Anisotome patula,
Anisotome pilifera,
Anisotome procumbens,
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,