Acaena latebrosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Source:
rjp
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 1: 67 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000993088
Common Names
- Acaena latebrosa
- Latebrosa Acaena
- Latebrosa-leaved Acaena
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Acaena latebrosa (also called Late-bracted Acaena, among many other common names) is a species of acaena native to New Zealand, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is an herbaceous perennial with a height of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are pinnate, with 3-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Acaena latebrosa is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin infections. The leaves and fruits of the plant are also edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acaena latebrosa is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acaena latebrosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated. Pruning is recommended to maintain the desired shape and size.
Where to Find Acaena latebrosa
Acaena latebrosa can be found in New Zealand.
Species in the Acaena genus
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-2225: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.