Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
lyratum
ID:
519643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 8: 242 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518975

Common Names

  • Lyratum Beak-sedge
  • Lyratum Beaked-rush
  • Lyratum Beak-rush

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Description

Acrotrema lyratum (also called Lyre-shaped 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 lyratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acrotrema lyratum is a white or pale yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrotrema lyratum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Acrotrema lyratum

Acrotrema lyratum is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Acrotrema lyratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrotrema lyratum?

Acrotrema lyratum

What is the common name of Acrotrema lyratum?

Lyrate Mountain Daisy

What type of plant is Acrotrema lyratum?

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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