Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata 3: 496 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513113
Common Names
- Acanthocladus tehuelchum
- Tehuelchum Acanthocladus
- Tehuelchum Tree Fern
Synonyms
- Polygala darwiniana A.W.Benn. [unknown]
- Polygala tehuelchum Speg. [unknown]
Description
Acanthocladus tehuelchum (also called 'Tehuelchum Acanthocladus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters in height. It is native to South America, and is found in dry savannahs, woodlands, and thickets. It has yellow-green, bipinnate leaves and small, yellow, globular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthocladus tehuelchum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acanthocladus tehuelchum has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthocladus tehuelchum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a new location.
Where to Find Acanthocladus tehuelchum
Acanthocladus tehuelchum can be found in Argentina.
Acanthocladus tehuelchum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthocladus tehuelchum?
Acanthocladus tehuelchum
What is the common name of Acanthocladus tehuelchum?
Tehuelchum
What is the natural habitat of Acanthocladus tehuelchum?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges
Species in the Acanthocladus genus
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,