Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
costatum
ID:
519637

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

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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.

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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 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,

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