Status:
valid
Authors:
(Choisy) Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 371 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516708
Common Names
- Obtusa Acleisanthes
- Blunt-leaved Acleisanthes
- Blunt-leaved Water-willow
Synonyms
- Acleisanthes greggii Standl. [unknown]
- Nyctaginia obtusa Choisy [unknown]
Description
Acleisanthes obtusa (also called Obtuse 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 obtusa 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 obtusa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acleisanthes obtusa 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 obtusa
Acleisanthes obtusa can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Acleisanthes obtusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acleisanthes obtusa?
Acleisanthes obtusa
What is the common name of Acleisanthes obtusa?
Blunt-leaved Acleisanthes
Where is Acleisanthes obtusa found?
Acleisanthes obtusa 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,