Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
Citation Micro:
in Maund, Botanist ii. t. 95.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518895
Common Names
- Acrophyllum venosum
- Venosum Acrophyllum
- Veined Acrophyllum
Description
Acrophyllum venosum (also called Mountain Rice Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acrophyllum venosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acrophyllum venosum has white flowers with yellow anthers that have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acrophyllum venosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Acrophyllum venosum
Acrophyllum venosum can be found in rainforests in Queensland, Australia.
Acrophyllum venosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrophyllum venosum?
Acrophyllum venosum
What is the common name of Acrophyllum venosum?
Venosum Acrophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Acrophyllum venosum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Acrophyllum genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,