Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Dawson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 33: 49 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537517
Common Names
- Anisotome cauticola
- Cauticola Anisotome
- Cauticola Star-flower
Description
Anisotome cauticola (also called Cauticola Anisotome, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It grows in moist, wet areas and is often found in marshes, swamps, and along riverbanks. It has narrow, bluish-green leaves and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Anisotome cauticola is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisotome cauticola has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisotome cauticola is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Anisotome cauticola
Anisotome cauticola can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anisotome cauticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisotome cauticola?
Anisotome cauticola
What is the common name of Anisotome cauticola?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Anisotome cauticola?
Anisotome cauticola is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.
Species in the Anisotome genus
Anisotome acutifolia,
Anisotome antipoda,
Anisotome aromatica,
Anisotome brevistylis,
Anisotome capillifolia,
Anisotome cauticola,
Anisotome deltoidea,
Anisotome filifolia,
Anisotome flexuosa,
Anisotome haastii,
Anisotome imbricata,
Anisotome lanuginosa,
Anisotome latifolia,
Anisotome lyallii,
Anisotome patula,
Anisotome pilifera,
Anisotome procumbens,
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,