Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
538173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. , ed. 2: 674 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537505



Common Names

  • Anisotome acutifolia
  • Sharp-leaved Anisotome
  • Sharp-leaved Water-starwort


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum acutifolium Kirk [unknown]

Description

Anisotome acutifolia (also called Sharp-Leaved Anisotome, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and can be found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anisotome acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, cough, and colds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, stomach ailments, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisotome acutifolia is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and a few small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisotome acutifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes should be done in early spring or late summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one or two buds per section and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Anisotome acutifolia

Anisotome acutifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Anisotome acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotome acutifolia?

Anisotome acutifolia

What is the common name of Anisotome acutifolia?

Acutifoliate Anisotome

What is the natural habitat of Anisotome acutifolia?

Dry forests and bushland

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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