Acropogon calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morat & Chalopin
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 96 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506268
Common Names
- Acropogon calcicola
- Calcium-loving Acropogon
- Calcium-loving Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acropogon calcicola (also called Calcareous Acropogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with thin, wiry stems and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acropogon calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acropogon calcicola is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acropogon calcicola is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Acropogon calcicola
Acropogon calcicola is native to India.
Acropogon calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acropogon calcicola?
Acropogon calcicola
What is the natural habitat of Acropogon calcicola?
Rocky areas
What are the blooming season of Acropogon calcicola?
Summer
Species in the Acropogon genus
Acropogon calcicola, Acropogon paagoumenensis, Acropogon pilosus, Acropogon tireliae, Acropogon aoupiniensis, Acropogon austrocaledonicus, Acropogon bosseri, Acropogon bullatus, Acropogon chalopiniae, Acropogon domatifer, Acropogon dzumacensis, Acropogon fatsioides, Acropogon francii, Acropogon grandiflorus, Acropogon jaffrei, Acropogon macrocarpus, Acropogon margaretae, Acropogon megaphyllus, Acropogon merytifolius, Acropogon sageniifolius, Acropogon schefflerifolius, Acropogon schistophilus, Acropogon schumannianus, Acropogon veillonii, Acropogon moratianus,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603407: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Morat (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morat' in the authors string.
Monique Chalopin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chalopin' in the authors string.