Acleisanthes acutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
517357
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 370 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516689
Common Names
- Acutifolia Acleisanthes
- Acutifolia Acleisanthes
- Acutifolia Acleisanthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acleisanthes acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Acleisanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acleisanthes acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acleisanthes acutifolia has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acleisanthes acutifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller clumps which can then be replanted in a moist, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Acleisanthes acutifolia
Acleisanthes acutifolia is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Acleisanthes acutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acleisanthes acutifolia?
Acleisanthes acutifolia
What is the common name of Acleisanthes acutifolia?
Sharp-leaved Acleisanthes
Where is Acleisanthes acutifolia found?
Acleisanthes acutifolia is found in Australia
Species in the Acleisanthes genus
Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii,
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618089: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.