Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
517263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) L.A.S.Johnson & B.G.Briggs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 70: 175 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516595

Common Names

  • Small-fruited Spike-rush
  • Small-fruited Spikerush
  • Spike-rush

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Synonyms

  • Linkia microcarpa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Persoonia microcarpa R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Acidonia microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Acidonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acidonia microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acidonia microcarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidonia microcarpa is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the plant. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly during the growing season. It is also important to protect the plant from frost and extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Acidonia microcarpa

Acidonia microcarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Acidonia microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidonia microcarpa?

Acidonia microcarpa

What is the common name of Acidonia microcarpa?

Microcarpa Acicarpha

What is the natural habitat of Acidonia microcarpa?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands

Species in the Acidonia genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2617998: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.