Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pedunculatus
ID:
1335708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) P.M.Peterson & Romasch.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 1277 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348162


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Description

Orthacanthus pedunculatus (also called Pedunculate Orthacanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 9 meters in height. It is native to Australia, and is commonly found in dry woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Orthacanthus pedunculatus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthacanthus pedunculatus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthacanthus pedunculatus is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is best propagated through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings are established, reduce watering to once a week.

Where to Find Orthacanthus pedunculatus

Orthacanthus pedunculatus can be found in Mexico.

Orthacanthus pedunculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthacanthus pedunculatus?

Orthacanthus pedunculatus

What is the common name of Orthacanthus pedunculatus?

Forked Thorny Catfish

Where is Orthacanthus pedunculatus found?

It is found in the rivers of the Amazon basin in South America.

Species in the Orthacanthus 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Konstantyn Romaschenko (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romasch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160903-1: 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].