Anakasia simplicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplicifolia
ID:
970023
Status:
valid
Authors:
Philipson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Blumea 21: 87 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969361
Common Names
- Simple-leaved Bedstraw
- Anakasia simplicifolia
- Simplicifolia Bedstraw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anakasia simplicifolia (also called Simple-leaved Anakasia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and other shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anakasia simplicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anakasia simplicifolia is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anakasia simplicifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. Division should be done in the spring or fall, when the plant is dormant. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Anakasia simplicifolia
Anakasia simplicifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Species in the Anakasia genus
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,
References
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89555-1: Based on the initial data import