Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pothigaiana
ID:
1331242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chellad. & Gopalan) Kottaim.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 376 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343696



Common Names

  • Acilepis Pothigaiana
  • Pothigaiana Acilepis
  • Pothigaiana Acilepis


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Description

Acilepis pothigaiana (also called Pothigaian Acilepis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to India. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acilepis pothigaiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acilepis pothigaiana has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acilepis pothigaiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Acilepis pothigaiana

Acilepis pothigaiana can be found in the Eastern Ghats of India.

Acilepis pothigaiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acilepis pothigaiana?

Acilepis pothigaiana

What is the common name of Acilepis pothigaiana?

Pothigaiana Acilepis

What is the natural habitat of Acilepis pothigaiana?

Grassy slopes

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

V. Chelladurai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chellad.' in the authors string.
Rangasamy Gopalan (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gopalan' in the authors string.
Ramalingam Kottaimuthu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kottaim.' in the authors string.