Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
avicularis
ID:
517229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey. ex Moq.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 27 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516561



Common Names

  • Avicularis Achyropsis
  • Avicularis Chaff Flower
  • Avicularis Chaff-Flower


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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes avicularis E.Mey. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Centrostachys avicularis Standl. [unknown]

Description

Achyropsis avicularis (also called Bird's-foot Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a grass-like appearance. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Achyropsis avicularis 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

Achyropsis avicularis has small white flowers that are clustered together in a single inflorescence. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achyropsis avicularis is an easy to grow and propagate succulent plant. 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 Achyropsis avicularis

Achyropsis avicularis can be found in wet places such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows in the southeastern United States.

Achyropsis avicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achyropsis avicularis?

Achyropsis avicularis

What is the common name of Achyropsis avicularis?

Aviculate Beakrush

What is the natural habitat of Achyropsis avicularis?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2617964: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.