Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
verticillatum
ID:
842104

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) McClure ex Soderstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 68: 1204 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841439

Common Names

  • Actinocladum verticillatum
  • Verticillatum Actinocladum
  • Verticillatum Moss

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Description

Actinocladum verticillatum (also called Whorled Actinocladum, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and grows in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Actinocladum verticillatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinocladum verticillatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinocladum verticillatum is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division of the root system.

Where to Find Actinocladum verticillatum

Actinocladum verticillatum is native to parts of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Actinocladum verticillatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinocladum verticillatum?

Actinocladum verticillatum

What family does Actinocladum verticillatum belong to?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Actinocladum verticillatum?

Whorled Actinocladum

Species in the Actinocladum 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908242-1: 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].