Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
842004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Laegaard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 7: 669 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841339

Common Names

  • Aciachne Acicularis
  • Needle-leaved Aciachne
  • Slender Aciachne

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Description

Aciachne acicularis (also called Aciphylla acicularis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to New Zealand. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 1.2 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aciachne acicularis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Aciachne acicularis is a small, spike-like inflorescence, with a single spikelet per node. The seed of Aciachne acicularis is a small, brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Aciachne acicularis have a single, erect leaf, with a narrow, pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciachne acicularis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a creeping habit. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. When propagating by division, carefully separate the root ball into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Water the newly planted divisions and keep the soil moist. Provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Aciachne acicularis

Aciachne acicularis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Simon Laegaard (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laegaard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271516-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].