Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
52779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Talbot) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
gcc

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 122(2): 141 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052108



Common Names

  • Acilepis ornata
  • Ornate Acilepis
  • Ornate Snakeweed


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Synonyms

  • Acilepis dalzelliana (J.R.Drumm. & Hutch.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Vernonia ornata Talbot [unknown]
  • Vernonia dalzelliana J.R.Drumm. & Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Acilepis ornata (also called Ornata, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salty soils.

Uses & Benefits

Acilepis ornata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acilepis ornata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acilepis ornata is an annual herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in a moist soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Acilepis ornata

Acilepis ornata is found in the Mediterranean region.

Acilepis ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acilepis ornata?

Acilepis ornata

What type of plant is Acilepis ornata?

Herb

What is the habitat of Acilepis ornata?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Acilepis genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-150664: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Alexander Talbot (1847-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Talbot' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.