Acronema crassifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Huan C.Wang, X.M.Zhou & Y.H.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 87: 40 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335460
Common Names
- Acronema Crassifolium
- Thick-leaved Acronema
- Thick-leaved Acronema Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acronema crassifolium (also called Thick-Leaved Acronema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Acronema crassifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acronema crassifolium has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acronema crassifolium is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Acronema crassifolium
Acronema crassifolium is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Acronema genus
Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum, Acronema chienii, Acronema chinense, Acronema commutatum, Acronema cryptosciadeum, Acronema dyssimetriradiata, Acronema edosmioides, Acronema evolutum, Acronema forrestii, Acronema gracile, Acronema graminifolium, Acronema handelii, Acronema hookeri, Acronema ioniostyles, Acronema johrianum, Acronema minus, Acronema mukherjeeanum, Acronema muscicola, Acronema nervosum, Acronema paniculatum, Acronema phaeosciadeum, Acronema pilosum, Acronema pneumatophobium, Acronema pseudotenera, Acronema refugicola, Acronema rivale, Acronema schneideri, Acronema sichuanense, Acronema tenerum, Acronema xizangense, Acronema yadongense, Acronema wolffiana, Acronema crassifolium,
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,
References
Y.H. Wang (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Wang' in the authors string.
Xin-Mao Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.M.Zhou' in the authors string.
Huan Chong Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huan C.Wang' in the authors string.
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