Acroceras macrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 624 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841405
Common Names
- Acroceras macrum
- Small Acroceras
- Small False Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acroceras macrum (also called Acroceras macrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a slender stem, with a few linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Acroceras macrum 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
Flower of Acroceras macrum is a small, spike-like inflorescence, with a single spikelet per node. The seed of Acroceras macrum is a small, brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Acroceras macrum have a single, erect leaf, with a narrow, pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acroceras macrum 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 macrum
Acroceras macrum is found in India.
Acroceras macrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acroceras macrum?
Acroceras macrum
What is the common name of Acroceras macrum?
Acroceras macrum
What is the natural habitat of Acroceras macrum?
Acroceras macrum is found in wetland areas in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384518-1: 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].