Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 101 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067967
Common Names
- Hymenocallis tridentata
- Three-toothed Hymenocallis
- Three-toothed Spiderlily
Description
Pappobolus acuminatus (also called Acuminate Pappobolus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a single, erect stem with small, linear leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus acuminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a groundcover in areas with dry soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pappobolus acuminatus is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single long stem with a rosette of leaves at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus acuminatus is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or autumn. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Pappobolus acuminatus
Pappobolus acuminatus is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Pappobolus acuminatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappobolus acuminatus?
Pappobolus acuminatus
What type of plant is Pappobolus acuminatus?
Pappobolus acuminatus is an evergreen shrub.
Where is Pappobolus acuminatus native to?
Pappobolus acuminatus is native to South America.
Species in the Pappobolus genus
Pappobolus sagasteguii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus schillingii,
Pappobolus microphyllus,
Pappobolus discolor,
Pappobolus sanchezii,
Pappobolus imbaburensis,
Pappobolus stuebelii,
Pappobolus viridior,
Pappobolus ecuadoriensis,
Pappobolus smithii,
Pappobolus matthewsii,
Pappobolus acutifolius,
Pappobolus lehmannii,
Pappobolus subniveus,
Pappobolus acuminatus,
Pappobolus argenteus,
Pappobolus youngiorum,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus robinsonii,
Pappobolus lanatus,
Pappobolus nigrescens,
Pappobolus storkhortonianus,
Pappobolus davidii,
Pappobolus lodicatus,
Pappobolus decumbens,
Pappobolus cajamarcensis,
Pappobolus jelskii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus woodsonianus,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus cinerascens,
Pappobolus andinus,
Pappobolus hutchisonii,
Pappobolus amoenus,
Pappobolus juncosae,
Pappobolus mollicomus,
Pappobolus macranthus,
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,