Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
acerosum
ID:
657057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Berggr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Minneskr. Fisiog. Sallks. Lund 8: 15 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656389

Common Names

  • Acerosum Dracophyllum
  • Acerosum Dragon Leaf
  • Acerosum Dragon Plant

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Synonyms

  • Dracophyllum acicularifolium (Cheeseman) W.R.B.Oliv. [valid]
  • Dracophyllum peninsulare W.R.B.Oliv. [valid]
  • Dracophyllum uniflorum acicularifolium Cheeseman [valid]

Description

Dracophyllum acerosum (also called Prickly Dracophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dracophyllum acerosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracophyllum acerosum are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracophyllum acerosum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dracophyllum acerosum

Dracophyllum acerosum can be found in New Zealand.

Dracophyllum acerosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum acerosum?

Dracophyllum acerosum

What type of plant is Dracophyllum acerosum?

It is a shrub

Where is Dracophyllum acerosum found?

It is found in New Zealand

Species in the Dracophyllum genus

Dracophyllum acerosum, Dracophyllum adamsii, Dracophyllum alticola, Dracophyllum arboreum, Dracophyllum arcuatum, Dracophyllum balansae, Dracophyllum cockaynianum, Dracophyllum cosmelioides, Dracophyllum densiflorum, Dracophyllum densum, Dracophyllum elegantissimum, Dracophyllum erectum, Dracophyllum filifolium, Dracophyllum fiordense, Dracophyllum fitzgeraldii, Dracophyllum insulare, Dracophyllum involucratum, Dracophyllum kirkii, Dracophyllum latifolium, Dracophyllum lessonianum, Dracophyllum longifolium, Dracophyllum mackeeanum, Dracophyllum macranthum, Dracophyllum marginatum, Dracophyllum marmoricola, Dracophyllum matthewsii, Dracophyllum menziesii, Dracophyllum milligani, Dracophyllum minimum, Dracophyllum muscoides, Dracophyllum oceanicum, Dracophyllum oliveri, Dracophyllum ophioliticum, Dracophyllum ouaiemense, Dracophyllum paludosum, Dracophyllum palustre, Dracophyllum patens, Dracophyllum pearsonii, Dracophyllum politum, Dracophyllum pronum, Dracophyllum prostratum, Dracophyllum pubescens, Dracophyllum pyramidale, Dracophyllum ramosum, Dracophyllum recurvum, Dracophyllum rosmarinifolium, Dracophyllum saxicola, Dracophyllum sayeri, Dracophyllum scoparium, Dracophyllum secundum,

Species in the Ericaceae family