Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Koyama) H.Rob. & Skvarla
Source:
gcc
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 122(2): 141 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047586
Common Names
- Acilepis ngaoensis
- Ngao Acilepis
- Ngao False Boneset
Description
Acilepis ngaoensis (also called Ngao Acilepis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies. It has white flower heads with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and the leaves are linear and hairy.
Uses & Benefits
Acilepis ngaoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used as a food source and in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acilepis ngaoensis is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acilepis ngaoensis is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Acilepis ngaoensis
Acilepis ngaoensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.
Acilepis ngaoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acilepis ngaoensis?
Acilepis ngaoensis
What is the common name of Acilepis ngaoensis?
Ngao Acilepis
What is the natural habitat of Acilepis ngaoensis?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and fields
Species in the Acilepis genus
Acilepis clivorum,
Acilepis nantcianensis,
Acilepis dendigulensis,
Acilepis scariosa,
Acilepis silhetensis,
Acilepis principis,
Acilepis lobbii,
Acilepis attenuata,
Acilepis ngaoensis,
Acilepis doichangensis,
Acilepis heynei,
Acilepis belcheri,
Acilepis setigera,
Acilepis nemoralis,
Acilepis nayarii,
Acilepis pseudosutepensis,
Acilepis scariosa,
Acilepis peguensis,
Acilepis ornata,
Acilepis chiangdaoensis,
Acilepis thwaitesii,
Acilepis gardneri,
Acilepis kingii,
Acilepis peninsularis,
Acilepis tonkinensis,
Acilepis virgata,
Acilepis namnanensis,
Acilepis divergens,
Acilepis fysonii,
Acilepis sutepensis,
Acilepis aspera,
Acilepis spirei,
Acilepis saligna,
Acilepis squarrosa,
Acilepis kerrii,
Acilepis anaimudica,
Acilepis pulneyensis,
Acilepis pothigaiana,
Acilepis namnaoensis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,