Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gibbs) Buwalda
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 154 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410404
Common Names
- Arfakensis Trachymene
- Trachymene arfakensis
- Trachymene
Synonyms
- Didiscus arfakensis Gibbs [unknown]
Description
Trachymene arfakensis (also called 'Arfak Trachymene' and 'Arfak Star Cactus', among many other common names) is a small, globular cactus native to New Guinea. It has short, cylindrical stems with a diameter of up to 4 cm, and is covered with spines. It is found in rocky, dry areas and in grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Trachymene arfakensis 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
Trachymene arfakensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachymene arfakensis 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 arfakensis
Trachymene arfakensis can be found in the Arfak Mountains of West Papua, Indonesia.
Trachymene arfakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachymene arfakensis?
Trachymene arfakensis
What is the natural habitat of Trachymene arfakensis?
Trachymene arfakensis is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the common names of Trachymene arfakensis?
Common names for Trachymene arfakensis include marsh pipewort, marshwort, and water pipewort.
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,