Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
francii
ID:
519576

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

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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.

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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 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-2620361: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Philippe Morat (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morat' in the authors string.