Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oxystachya
ID:
1544463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) K.L.Wilson & J.J.Bruhl

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 196: 183 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025303

Common Names

  • Abildgaardia oxystachya
  • Sharp-spiked Abildgaardia
  • Sharp-spiked False Bindweed

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Description

Abildgaardia oxystachya (also called Oxystachya Abildgaardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Abildgaardia oxystachya is used as a food source for livestock and is also used to make medicines for treating digestive problems, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abildgaardia oxystachya has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abildgaardia oxystachya is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Abildgaardia oxystachya

Abildgaardia oxystachya is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Abildgaardia oxystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abildgaardia oxystachya?

Abildgaardia oxystachya

What are the common names of Abildgaardia oxystachya?

Sharp-spiked Abildgaardia

What is the natural habitat of Abildgaardia oxystachya?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77218529-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].