Heterosperma achaetum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achaetum
ID:
87691
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 53: 322 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087020
Common Names
- Achaetum Heterosperma
- Heterosperma achaetum
- Achaetum Heterosperma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterosperma achaetum (also called Heterosperma, Heterosperma achaetum, and Heterosperma achaetum var. achaetum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Heterosperma achaetum is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterosperma achaetum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterosperma achaetum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Heterosperma achaetum
Heterosperma achaetum is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Heterosperma achaetum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterosperma achaetum?
Heterosperma achaetum
What type of plant is Heterosperma achaetum?
It is a shrub.
Where does Heterosperma achaetum grow?
It is native to New Zealand.
Species in the Heterosperma 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-43398: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.