Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schumannianus
ID:
519587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 187 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518919

Common Names

  • Schumannianus Beak-sedge
  • Schumannianus Beaked-rush
  • Schumannianus Beak-rush

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Synonyms

  • Sterculia schumanniana (Schltr.) Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acropogon schumannianus 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 schumannianus is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drilled soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Acropogon schumannianus

Acropogon schumannianus can be found in rainforests in New Caledonia.

Acropogon schumannianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acropogon schumannianus?

Acropogon schumannianus

What is the common name of Acropogon schumannianus?

Schumannianus

Where is Acropogon schumannianus found?

It is found in South America, mainly in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

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,

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