Anisotome patula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cockayne
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. , ed. 2: 679 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537536
Common Names
- Anisotome patula
- Spreading Anisotome
- Spreading Star-flower
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- Ligusticum patulum Kirk [unknown]
Description
Anisotome patula (also called Spreading Anisotome, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with hairy stems and leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is usually found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anisotome patula is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisotome patula has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisotome patula is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in wet or dry soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anisotome patula
Anisotome patula can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania.
Anisotome patula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisotome patula?
Anisotome patula
What is the common name of Anisotome patula?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Anisotome patula?
Anisotome patula is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.
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,
References
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837864-1: Based on the initial data import