Acroceras elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 102: 121 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841397
Common Names
- Acroceras elegans
- Elegant Acroceras
- Elegant False Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acroceras elegans (also called Acroceras elegans, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acroceras elegans is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acroceras elegans is a small white or yellowish flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acroceras elegans is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is an easy-to-grow plant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Acroceras elegans
Acroceras elegans is found in India.
Acroceras elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acroceras elegans?
Acroceras elegans
What is the common name of Acroceras elegans?
Elegant grass
What is the habitat of Acroceras elegans?
It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Acroceras genus
Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense, Acroceras hubbardii, Acroceras ivohibense, Acroceras lateriticum, Acroceras macrum, Acroceras mandrarense, Acroceras manongarivense, Acroceras munroanum, Acroceras parvulum, Acroceras sambiranense, Acroceras seyrigii, Acroceras tenuicaule, Acroceras tonkinense, Acroceras zizanioides,
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384513-1: 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].