Status:
valid
Authors:
Grande
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Orto Bot. Regia Univ. Napoli 8: 73 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724169
Common Names
- Hohenackeria exscapa
- Exscapa Hohenackeria
- Exscapa
Description
Hohenackeria exscapa (also called the white-flowered hohenacker, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has white, star-shaped flowers with 6 petals and a single pistil. It grows in moist habitats, such as meadows and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hohenackeria exscapa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hohenackeria exscapa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hohenackeria exscapa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in gardens and borders and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Hohenackeria exscapa
Hohenackeria exscapa can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Hohenackeria exscapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hohenackeria exscapa?
Hohenackeria exscapa
What is the common name of Hohenackeria exscapa?
Exscapa Hohenackeria
What is the natural habitat of Hohenackeria exscapa?
Hohenackeria exscapa is found in dry areas in the western United States and Mexico
Species in the Hohenackeria genus
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,