Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 101: 245. f. 183 1933
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172999
Common Names
- Sharp-leaved Glossadelphus
- Glossadelphus acutifolius
- Acutifolius Glossadelphus
Description
Glossadelphus acutifolius (also called African grass-plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of about 60 cm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Glossadelphus acutifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Glossadelphus acutifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glossadelphus acutifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Glossadelphus acutifolius
Glossadelphus acutifolius can be found in Peru.
Glossadelphus acutifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glossadelphus acutifolius?
Glossadelphus acutifolius
What is the family of Glossadelphus acutifolius?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Glossadelphus acutifolius?
Grasslands
Species in the Glossadelphus genus
Glossadelphus acutifolius,
Glossadelphus amboinensis,
Glossadelphus anisopterus,
Glossadelphus dimorphus,
Glossadelphus guineensis,
Glossadelphus hermaphroditus,
Glossadelphus ivoreanus,
Glossadelphus julaceus,
Glossadelphus limnobioides,
Glossadelphus mauiensis,
Glossadelphus rivicola,
Glossadelphus semiscabrus,
Glossadelphus singalangensis,
Glossadelphus strictifolius,
Glossadelphus tahitensis,
Glossadelphus viridis,
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus,
Austrohondaella limata,
Bryosedgwickia barlassinae,
Chryso-hypnum elegantulum,
Chryso-hypnum patens,
Chryso-hypnum diminutivum,
Chryso-hypnum demaretii,
Chryso-hypnum cavifolium,
Chryso-hypnum frondosum,
Chryso-hypnum crosbyi,
Chryso-hypnum hylophilum,
Chryso-hypnum rostratulum,
Chryso-hypnum smithii,
Crepidophyllum modestum,
Ctenidiadelphus plumularia,
Cyathothecium distichaceum,
Dacryophyllum falcifolium,
Ectropotheciella decrescens,
Ectropotheciella distichophylla,
Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis,
Ectropothecium glossophylloides,
Ectropothecium laxirete,
Ectropothecium aciculare,
Ectropothecium adnatum,
Ectropothecium aeruginosum,
Ectropothecium affine,
Ectropothecium afromolluscum,
Ectropothecium andrei,
Ectropothecium aneitense,
Ectropothecium angusto-textum,
Ectropothecium anisophyllum,
Ectropothecium annamense,
Ectropothecium arcuatum,
Ectropothecium arfakense,
Ectropothecium aubertii,
Ectropothecium aureo-crispum,
Ectropothecium aureum,
Ectropothecium aurifolium,
Ectropothecium barbelloides,
Ectropothecium bingerianum,
Ectropothecium bowiei,
Ectropothecium brachycladulum,
Ectropothecium brevifalcatum,
Ectropothecium buitenzorgii,
Ectropothecium burmense,
Ectropothecium campaniforme,
Ectropothecium campanulatum,
Ectropothecium capillisetum,
Ectropothecium carolinarum,
Ectropothecium chamissonis,