Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
acra
ID:
1035693

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Burrows & de Lange

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 47: 342 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035031

Common Names

  • Pimelea acra
  • Acra Pimelea
  • Pimelea's Acra

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Uses & Benefits

Pimelea acra is a species of shrub that is native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimelea acra has small white or pink flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea acra is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 and can tolerate drought but does best with regular watering.

Where to Find Pimelea acra

Pimelea acra is native to Australia and can be found in dry, open areas.

Species in the Pimelea genus

Pimelea villosa, Pimelea traversii, Pimelea tomentosa, Pimelea microphylla, Pimelea prostrata, Pimelea poppelwellii, Pimelea longifolia, Pimelea angulata, Pimelea lyallii, Pimelea buxifolia, Pimelea gnidia, Pimelea orthia, Pimelea xenica, Pimelea carnosa, Pimelea sporadica, Pimelea eremitica, Pimelea acra, Pimelea ignota, Pimelea mesoa, Pimelea dura, Pimelea notia, Pimelea declivis, Pimelea cryptica, Pimelea nitens, Pimelea hirta, Pimelea barbata, Pimelea mimosa, Pimelea oreophila, Pimelea strigosa, Pimelea elongata, Pimelea cremnophila, Pimelea filiformis, Pimelea aquilonia, Pimelea interioris, Pimelea pagophila, Pimelea spinescens, Pimelea octophylla, Pimelea ciliolaris, Pimelea ammocharis, Pimelea physodes, Pimelea neokyrea, Pimelea rosea, Pimelea brevistyla, Pimelea calcicola, Pimelea ciliata, Pimelea rara, Pimelea lehmanniana, Pimelea pelinos, Pimelea treyvaudii, Pimelea suteri,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100353193: Based on the initial data import
Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.
Colin James Burrows (1931-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Burrows' in the authors string.