Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
48996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur [Bentham] 114. 1845 [14 Apr 1845]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048325



Common Names

  • Acuminatum Clibadium
  • Acuminatum Clibadium
  • Acuminatum Clibadium


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Synonyms

  • Clibadium pediculatum Aristeg. [unknown]
  • Clibadium parviceps S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Clibadium sneidernii Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Clibadium acuminatum (also called Acuminate Clibadium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, typically growing to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to South America, and is found in the grasslands and savannas of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. It prefers dry, sunny, and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Clibadium acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It has medicinal properties that can help treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clibadium acuminatum has small, yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clibadium acuminatum is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a shallow container and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Clibadium acuminatum

Clibadium acuminatum is native to the Caribbean region, Central America, and South America.

Clibadium acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clibadium acuminatum?

Clibadium acuminatum

What is the common name of Clibadium acuminatum?

Acuminate clibadium

What is the family of Clibadium acuminatum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Clibadium genus

Clibadium sprucei, Clibadium erosum, Clibadium leptophyllum, Clibadium sodiroi, Clibadium glabrescens, Clibadium micranthum, Clibadium pastazense, Clibadium microcephalum, Clibadium remotiflorum, Clibadium arriagadae, Clibadium pentaneuron, Clibadium harlingii, Clibadium peruvianum, Clibadium glomeratum, Clibadium manabiense, Clibadium subsessilifolium, Clibadium acuminatum, Clibadium peruvianum, Clibadium armanii, Clibadium grandifolium, Clibadium eggersii, Clibadium congestum, Clibadium leiocarpum, Clibadium trianae, Clibadium rhytidophyllum, Clibadium armanii, Clibadium arboreum, Clibadium surinamense, Clibadium sodiroi, Clibadium pileorubrum, Clibadium laxum, Clibadium sessile, Clibadium frontinoense, Clibadium anceps, Clibadium divaricatum, Clibadium cordatum, Clibadium websteri, Clibadium terebinthinaceum, Clibadium sylvestre, Clibadium zarucchii, Clibadium scandens,

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-14682: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.