Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
538207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) C.J.Webb

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Fauna Alp. Australasia : 395 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537539



Common Names

  • Anisotome procumbens
  • Procumbent Anisotome
  • Procumbent Star-flower


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Synonyms

  • Aciphylla procumbens F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Gingidium procumbens F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Anisotome procumbens (also called Procumbent Anisotome, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with hairy stems and leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is usually found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anisotome procumbens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisotome procumbens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisotome procumbens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in wet or dry soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anisotome procumbens

Anisotome procumbens can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania.

Anisotome procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotome procumbens?

Anisotome procumbens

What is the common name of Anisotome procumbens?

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What is the natural habitat of Anisotome procumbens?

Anisotome procumbens is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.

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-2640533: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Colin James Webb (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Webb' in the authors string.