Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
arietina
ID:
289766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 88: 512 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289098

Common Names

  • Pycnospatha arietina
  • Pycnospatha Arietina
  • Arietina Pycnospatha

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Description

Pycnospatha arietina (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers that grows in the grasslands of Ethiopia. It is found in rocky areas and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnospatha arietina has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pains. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnospatha arietina is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnospatha arietina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Pycnospatha arietina

Pycnospatha arietina can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Pycnospatha arietina FAQ

What are the common names of Pycnospatha arietina?

Pycnospatha arietina is commonly known as the ram's horn.

What is the growth habit of Pycnospatha arietina?

Pycnospatha arietina is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height.

Where is Pycnospatha arietina native to?

Pycnospatha arietina is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Pycnospatha 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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88419-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.