Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
517251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 527 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516583

Common Names

  • Procumbent Acicarpha
  • Procumbent Acicarpha Grass
  • Procumbent Acicarpha

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Synonyms

  • Acicarpha procumbens genuina C.A.Müll. [unknown]
  • Acicarpha procumbens viridiflora C.A.Müll. [unknown]

Description

Acicarpha procumbens (also called Spreading 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acicarpha procumbens 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 procumbens

Acicarpha procumbens can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Acicarpha procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acicarpha procumbens?

Acicarpha procumbens

What is the common name of Acicarpha procumbens?

Procumbent Acicarpha

What is the natural habitat of Acicarpha procumbens?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands

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,