Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
runcinata
ID:
517255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 6: 404 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516587

Common Names

  • Runcinate Acicarpha
  • Runcinate Acicarpha Grass
  • Runcinate Acicarpha

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Description

Acicarpha runcinata (also called Runcinate 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 runcinata 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 runcinata 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 runcinata 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 runcinata

Acicarpha runcinata can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Acicarpha runcinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acicarpha runcinata?

Acicarpha runcinata

What is the common name of Acicarpha runcinata?

Runcinate Acicarpha

What is the natural habitat of Acicarpha runcinata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2617989: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.