Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
dissectum
ID:
519638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 8: 242 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518970



Common Names

  • Dissectum Beak-sedge
  • Dissectum Beaked-rush
  • Dissectum Beak-rush


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Description

Acrotrema dissectum (also called Dissected Acrotrema, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acrotrema dissectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrotrema dissectum has a small white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrotrema dissectum is a perennial herb that grows in clumps. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drilled soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Acrotrema dissectum

Acrotrema dissectum is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Acrotrema dissectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrotrema dissectum?

Acrotrema dissectum

What is the common name of Acrotrema dissectum?

Dissected Mountain Daisy

What type of plant is Acrotrema dissectum?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

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