Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Orchard
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 431 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338379
Common Names
- Acunniana procumbens
- Prostrate Acunniana
- Trailing Acunniana
Description
Acunniana procumbens (also called 'Procumbent Acunniana', among many other common names) is a species of sea snail found in the Indian Ocean. It has a thick shell with a spiral pattern and a glossy brown exterior. It lives in shallow waters and coral reefs.
Uses & Benefits
Acunniana procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acunniana procumbens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acunniana procumbens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Acunniana procumbens
Acunniana procumbens can be found in Mexico.
Acunniana procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acunniana procumbens?
Acunniana procumbens
What is the common name of Acunniana procumbens?
Unknown
Where is Acunniana procumbens found?
Western Australia
Species in the Acunniana genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,