Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
astrantiifolium
ID:
519405

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 192 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518737



Common Names

  • Acronema astrantiifolium
  • Astrantiifolium Acronema
  • Astrantia-Leaved Acronema


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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella astrantiifolia (H.Wolff) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Acronema astrantiifolium (also called Astrantia-Leaved Acronema, 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

Acronema astrantiifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acronema astrantiifolium 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

Acronema astrantiifolium can be propagated by seed, which should be sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade and requires moist soil.

Where to Find Acronema astrantiifolium

Acronema astrantiifolium is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Acronema astrantiifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronema astrantiifolium?

Acronema astrantiifolium

What is the common name of Acronema astrantiifolium?

Astrantiifolium Acronema

What type of plant is Acronema astrantiifolium?

Acronema astrantiifolium is a species of grass

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,