Status:
valid
Authors:
Jack
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 1(5): 36 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518969
Common Names
- Costatum Beak-sedge
- Costatum Beaked-rush
- Costatum Beak-rush
Synonyms
- Acrotrema wightianum Wall. [unknown]
Description
Acrotrema costatum (also called Costate Acrotrema, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acrotrema costatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acrotrema costatum has a small white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acrotrema costatum is a perennial herb that grows in clumps. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drilled soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Acrotrema costatum
Acrotrema costatum is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Acrotrema costatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrotrema costatum?
Acrotrema costatum
What is the common name of Acrotrema costatum?
Costate Mountain Daisy
What type of plant is Acrotrema costatum?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Acrotrema genus
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Species in the Dilleniaceae family
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Curatella americana,
Davilla bahiana,
Davilla bilobata,
Davilla neei,
Davilla alata,
Davilla angustifolia,
Davilla aspera,
Davilla cearensis,
Davilla cuatrecasasii,
Davilla cuspidulata,
Davilla elliptica,
Davilla flexuosa,
Davilla glabrata,
Davilla glaziovii,
Davilla grandiflora,
Davilla kubitzkii,
Davilla kunthii,
Davilla lacunosa,
Davilla latifolia,
Davilla macrocarpa,
Davilla morii,
Davilla nitida,
Davilla papyracea,
Davilla pedicellaris,
Davilla rugosa,
Davilla sellowiana,
Davilla steyermarkii,
Davilla strigosa,
Davilla aymardii,
Davilla minutifolia,
Davilla sessilifolia,
Davilla lanosa,
Davilla hirsuticarpa,
Didesmandra aspera,
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,