Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 93: 88 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841406
Common Names
- Acroceras mandrarense
- Mandrare Acroceras
- Mandrare False Nettle
Description
Acroceras mandrarense (also called Acroceras mandrarense, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Madagascar. 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 mandrarense 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 mandrarense is a small, spike-like inflorescence, with a single spikelet per node. The seed of Acroceras mandrarense is a small, brown caryopsis. The seedlings of Acroceras mandrarense have a single, erect leaf, with a narrow, pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acroceras mandrarense is a perennial herb that is native to Madagascar. 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 mandrarense
Acroceras mandrarense is found in Madagascar.
Acroceras mandrarense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acroceras mandrarense?
Acroceras mandrarense
What is the common name of Acroceras mandrarense?
Acroceras mandrarense
What is the natural habitat of Acroceras mandrarense?
Acroceras mandrarense 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384519-1: 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].