Acaena myriophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1271 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985374
Common Names
- Acaena myriophylla
- Many-leaved Acaena
- Many-leaved Bidgee-widgee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acaena myriophylla (also called Myriophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acaena myriophylla is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to South America and is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acaena myriophylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and covered in tiny hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acaena myriophylla is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Acaena myriophylla
Acaena myriophylla can be found in the grasslands and shrublands of 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-12570: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.