Acicarpha obtusisepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusisepala
ID:
517249
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marchesi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bol. Invest. (Montevideo) 5: 4 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516581
Common Names
- Oblong-Sepal Acicarpha
- Oblong-Sepal Acicarpha Grass
- Oblong-Sepal Acicarpha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acicarpha obtusisepala (also called Obtuse-sepal Acicarpha, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acicarpha obtusisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acicarpha obtusisepala has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long stems.
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Acicarpha obtusisepala is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the plant. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings have emerged. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly during the growing season. It is also important to protect the plant from frost and extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Acicarpha obtusisepala
Acicarpha obtusisepala can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Acicarpha obtusisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acicarpha obtusisepala?
Acicarpha obtusisepala
What is the common name of Acicarpha obtusisepala?
Obtuse-sepaled Acicarpha
What is the natural habitat of Acicarpha obtusisepala?
Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands
Species in the Acicarpha genus
Species in the Calyceraceae family
Acicarpha bonariensis, Acicarpha obtusisepala, Acicarpha procumbens, Acicarpha runcinata, Acicarpha tribuloides, Boopis andicola, Boopis anthemoides, Boopis australis, Boopis breviscapa, Boopis bupleuroides, Boopis castillonii, Boopis chubutensis, Boopis filifolia, Boopis gracilis, Boopis graminea, Boopis itatiaiae, Boopis juergensii, Boopis multicaulis, Boopis patagonica, Boopis pusilla, Boopis raffaellii, Boopis pterocalyx, Boopis necronensis, Calycera balsamitifolia, Calycera boopidea, Calycera calcitrapa, Calycera crassifolia, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera herbacea, Calycera horrida, Calycera lanata, Calycera leucanthema, Calycera pulvinata, Calycera sessiliflora, Calycera sympaganthera, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera leucanthema, Gamocarpha alpina, Gamocarpha angustifolia, Gamocarpha dentata, Gamocarpha gilliesii, Gamocarpha ligulata, Gamocarpha polycephala, Gamocarpha selliana, Moschopsis caleopuensis, Moschopsis leyboldi, Moschopsis monocephala, Moschopsis rosulata, Moschopsis subandina, Moschopsis trilobata,
References
Eduardo Marchesi (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchesi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271525-2: Based on the initial data import