Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Morat
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 8: 361 (1986 publ. 1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518908
Common Names
- Acropogon francii
- Franci's Acropogon
- Acropogon
Synonyms
- Sterculia francii Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Acropogon francii (also called Franci Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It grows in moist, grassy areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acropogon francii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acropogon francii has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acropogon francii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Acropogon francii
Acropogon francii can be found in rainforests in New Caledonia.
Acropogon francii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acropogon francii?
Acropogon francii
What are the common names of Acropogon francii?
Franci's Fatsia, Fatsia francii
What is the natural habitat of Acropogon francii?
Tropical and subtropical forests, moist woodlands, and swamps
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,