Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
persicarioides
ID:
519354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 254 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518686



Common Names

  • Acroglochin persicarioides
  • Persicarioides Acroglochin
  • Persicaria-Like Acroglochin


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Synonyms

  • Acroglochin chenopodioides Schrad. [unknown]
  • Acroglochin persicarioides muliensis Soong [unknown]
  • Acroglochin persicarioides multiflora Soong [unknown]
  • Acroglochin schraderiana Schult.f. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus acroglochin Spreng. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus cauliflorus Link [unknown]
  • Amaranthus diandrus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus persicarioides hort. ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Blitanthus nepalensis Rchb. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria amarantus H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Acroglochin persicarioides (also called Persicaria-Like Acroglochin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and small, round fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Acroglochin persicarioides is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acroglochin persicarioides is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acroglochin persicarioides is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Acroglochin persicarioides

Acroglochin persicarioides is found in dry grasslands in South Africa.

Acroglochin persicarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acroglochin persicarioides?

Acroglochin persicarioides

What is the common name of Acroglochin persicarioides?

Persicarioides Acroglochin

What type of plant is Acroglochin persicarioides?

Acroglochin persicarioides is a species of grass

Species in the Acroglochin genus

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-2620146: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.