Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
519645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 8: 241 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518977



Common Names

  • Acrotrema thwaitesii
  • Thwaitesii Acrotrema
  • Acrotrema


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Description

Acrotrema thwaitesii (also called Thwaites' 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 thwaitesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acrotrema thwaitesii is a white or pale yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrotrema thwaitesii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Acrotrema thwaitesii

Acrotrema thwaitesii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Acrotrema thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrotrema thwaitesii?

Acrotrema thwaitesii

What is the common name of Acrotrema thwaitesii?

Thwaites' Mountain Daisy

What type of plant is Acrotrema thwaitesii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620434: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.