Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
polyodon
ID:
724837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 183 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724170



Common Names

  • Hohenackeria polyodon
  • Polyodon Hohenackeria
  • Polyodon


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Synonyms

  • Keracia polyodon Calest. [unknown]

Description

Hohenackeria polyodon (also called the yellow-flowered hohenacker, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow, star-shaped flowers with 6 petals and a single pistil. It grows in moist habitats, such as meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hohenackeria polyodon 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 polyodon 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hohenackeria polyodon 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 polyodon

Hohenackeria polyodon can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Hohenackeria polyodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hohenackeria polyodon?

Hohenackeria polyodon

What is the common name of Hohenackeria polyodon?

Many-toothed Hohenackeria

What is the natural habitat of Hohenackeria polyodon?

Hohenackeria polyodon 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2852282: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.