Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
beddomei
ID:
970284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23C: 26 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969622

Common Names

  • Beddomei Anaphyllum
  • Beddomei Anaphyllopsis
  • Beddomei Bedstraw

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Description

Anaphyllum beddomei (also called Beddome's Anaphyllum, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small white flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and is found in grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anaphyllum beddomei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anaphyllum beddomei has small white flowers with 4 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small oval leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaphyllum beddomei is a low-growing, spreading perennial that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Anaphyllum beddomei

Anaphyllum beddomei is native to India.

Species in the Anaphyllum genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84491-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.