Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
1409470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balf.f.) N.Kilian, Galbany, Oberpr. & A.G.Mill.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183(3): 408. 2017 [29 Mar 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421935

Common Names

  • Libinhania acicularis
  • Needle-leaved Libinhania
  • Acicular Libinhania

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Description

Libinhania acicularis (also called Needle-Leaved Libinhania, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, grey-green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and damp rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Libinhania acicularis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Libinhania acicularis is white or pinkish and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libinhania acicularis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant from becoming too large.

Where to Find Libinhania acicularis

Libinhania acicularis can be found in Brazil.

Libinhania acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libinhania acicularis?

Libinhania acicularis

What is the common name of Libinhania acicularis?

Acicularis

What is the natural habitat of Libinhania acicularis?

It is found in moist, shady forests of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil

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,

References

Christoph Oberprieler (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberpr.' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Mercé Galbany: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galbany' in the authors string.
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.