Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
517366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wooton) R.A.Levin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12(1): 61. 2002 [2 April 2002]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516698

Common Names

  • Lanceolate Acleisanthes
  • Lance-leaved Acleisanthes
  • Lance-leaved Water-willow

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Synonyms

  • Acleisanthes lanceolata maloneana (B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Selinocarpus lanceolatus Wooton [unknown]
  • Selinocarpus maloneanus B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Acleisanthes lanceolata lanceolata [unknown]

Description

Acleisanthes lanceolata (also called Lanceolate 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 lanceolata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acleisanthes lanceolata var. megaphylla (B.A.Fowler & B.L.Turner) Spellenb. & J.M.Poole

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acleisanthes lanceolata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acleisanthes lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Acleisanthes lanceolata is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Acleisanthes lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acleisanthes lanceolata?

Acleisanthes lanceolata

What is the common name of Acleisanthes lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Acleisanthes

Where is Acleisanthes lanceolata found?

Acleisanthes lanceolata is found in Australia

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-2618097: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.
Rachel Ann Levin (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Levin' in the authors string.