Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
517326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 47: 42 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516658



Common Names

  • Similis Thistle
  • Similis Spear Thistle
  • Similis Spear Thistle


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Description

Aciphylla similis (also called Mountain Spaniard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a rosette of long, spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aciphylla similis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aciphylla similis is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciphylla similis is a species of shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Aciphylla similis

Aciphylla similis is found in New Zealand, in the South Island and Stewart Island.

Aciphylla similis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aciphylla similis?

Aciphylla similis

What is the natural habitat of Aciphylla similis?

Aciphylla similis is native to New Zealand.

What type of soil does Aciphylla similis prefer?

Aciphylla similis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

Species in the Aciphylla genus

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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