Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bory) Barberá, Soreng & Quintanar
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 159-107110: 9 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025330
Common Names
- Acrospelion glaciale
- Glacier Acrospelion
- Glacier Acrospelion
Description
Acrospelion glaciale (also called Glacial Acrospelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acrospelion glaciale is used as a food source for livestock and is also used to make medicines for treating digestive problems, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acrospelion glaciale has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acrospelion glaciale is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter and a bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Acrospelion glaciale
Acrospelion glaciale is native to Europe. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Acrospelion glaciale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrospelion glaciale?
Acrospelion glaciale
What is the family of Acrospelion glaciale?
Poaceae
What is the distribution of Acrospelion glaciale?
Brazil
Species in the Acrospelion genus
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:77234898-1: 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].