Status:
valid
Authors:
de Lange
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 40: 529 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516682
Common Names
- Nubicola Ackama
- Nubicola Ackama
- Nubicola Ackama
Description
Ackama nubicola (also called Nubicola Ackama, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ackama nubicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ackama nubicola has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ackama nubicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ackama nubicola
Ackama nubicola is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory.
Ackama nubicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ackama nubicola?
Ackama nubicola
What is the common name of Ackama nubicola?
Cloudy Ackama
Where is Ackama nubicola found?
Ackama nubicola is found in Australia
Species in the Ackama genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,