Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
acerifolia
ID:
411092

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Norman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69: 287 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410424

Common Names

  • Trachymene acerifolia
  • Maple-Leaved Trachymene
  • Acerifolia Trachymene

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Synonyms

  • Didiscus acerifolius (C.Norman) Steenis [unknown]

Description

Trachymene acerifolia (also called Acerifolia Trachymene, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist and shady forests, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Trachymene acerifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachymene acerifolia is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachymene acerifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Trachymene acerifolia

Trachymene acerifolia can be found in Australia.

Trachymene acerifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachymene acerifolia?

Trachymene acerifolia

What is the natural habitat of Trachymene acerifolia?

It is native to Australia.

What are the medicinal uses of Trachymene acerifolia?

It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Species in the Trachymene genus

Trachymene montana, Trachymene moorei, Trachymene cussonii, Trachymene cyanantha, Trachymene dendrothrix, Trachymene didiscoides, Trachymene dusenii, Trachymene croniniana, Trachymene grandis, Trachymene erodioides, Trachymene flabellifolia, Trachymene geraniifolia, Trachymene glandulosa, Trachymene glaucifolia, Trachymene anisocarpa, Trachymene arfakensis, Trachymene acrotricha, Trachymene adenodes, Trachymene acerifolia, Trachymene austrocaledonica, Trachymene bialata, Trachymene bivestita, Trachymene celebica, Trachymene hookeri, Trachymene humilis, Trachymene incisa, Trachymene inflata, Trachymene koebrensis, Trachymene ceratocarpa, Trachymene clivicola, Trachymene coerulea, Trachymene composita, Trachymene valida, Trachymene villosa, Trachymene thysanocarpa, Trachymene tripartita, Trachymene umbratica, Trachymene tenuifolia, Trachymene sarasinorum, Trachymene scapigera, Trachymene leptophylla, Trachymene pulvilliforma, Trachymene pilbarensis, Trachymene pilosa, Trachymene psammophila, Trachymene pyrophila, Trachymene rigida, Trachymene rosulans, Trachymene rotundifolia, Trachymene procumbens,

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,

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