Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillifolia
ID:
538182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. , ed. 2: 676 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537514

Common Names

  • Anisotome capillifolia
  • Capillary Anisotome
  • Hairy Anisotome

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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum capillifolium Cheeseman [unknown]

Description

Anisotome capillifolia (also called Hair-Leaved 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 capillifolia 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 capillifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisotome capillifolia is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Anisotome capillifolia

Anisotome capillifolia can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Anisotome capillifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotome capillifolia?

Anisotome capillifolia

What is the common name of Anisotome capillifolia?

Hair-leaved Anisotome

What is the natural habitat of Anisotome capillifolia?

Dry forests and bushland

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