Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaffrei
ID:
519578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morat & Chalopin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 27: 256 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518910

Common Names

  • Acropogon jaffrei
  • Jaffre's Acropogon
  • Acropogon

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Description

Acropogon jaffrei (also called Jaffre Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to New Zealand. It grows in moist, grassy areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acropogon jaffrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acropogon jaffrei 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 jaffrei 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 jaffrei

Acropogon jaffrei can be found in rainforests in New Caledonia.

Acropogon jaffrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acropogon jaffrei?

Acropogon jaffrei

What are the common names of Acropogon jaffrei?

Jaffré's Fatsia, Fatsia jaffrei

What is the natural habitat of Acropogon jaffrei?

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-2620363: 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.