Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
acaulis
ID:
520041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 53 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519373

Common Names

  • Stemless Beak-rush
  • Stemless Rhynchospora
  • Stemless Needle-grass

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Synonyms

  • Eritrichium acaule W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Metaeritrichium microuloides W.T.Wang [unknown]

Description

Actinocarya acaulis (also called Stemless Beak-Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to wetlands and moist meadows in North America. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Actinocarya acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinocarya acaulis has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinocarya acaulis is a deciduous, woody vine that can grow up to 10 m (33 ft) in length. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Actinocarya acaulis

Actinocarya acaulis is native to China.

Actinocarya acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinocarya acaulis?

Actinocarya acaulis

What is the common name of Actinocarya acaulis?

Stemless Actinocarya

Where is Actinocarya acaulis native to?

China

Species in the Actinocarya genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620815: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.