Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminifolium
ID:
519420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wolff) S.L.Liou & R.H.Shan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 197 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518752



Common Names

  • Acronema graminifolium
  • Graminifolium Acronema
  • Acronema


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Description

Acronema graminifolium (also called Grass-leaved Acronema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acronema graminifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acronema graminifolium 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 graminifolium can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Acronema graminifolium

Acronema graminifolium is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Acronema graminifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acronema graminifolium?

Acronema graminifolium

What is the common name of Acronema graminifolium?

Grass-Leaved Acronema

Where is Acronema graminifolium native to?

Northeastern India

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620212: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.
Shou Lu Liou (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Liou' in the authors string.
Ren Hwa Shan (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Shan' in the authors string.