Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
nana
ID:
517374

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 167 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516706

Common Names

  • Nana Acleisanthes
  • Dwarf Acleisanthes
  • Dwarf Water-willow

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Description

Acleisanthes nana (also called Dwarf Acleisanthes, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender, woody stem and a tuft of leaves. It is native to North America and grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Acleisanthes nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acleisanthes nana 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 nana 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 nana

Acleisanthes nana can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Acleisanthes nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acleisanthes nana?

Acleisanthes nana

What is the common name of Acleisanthes nana?

Dwarf Acleisanthes

Where is Acleisanthes nana found?

Acleisanthes nana 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-2618103: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.