Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
urens
ID:
314485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 83 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313817



Common Names

  • Acidoton urens
  • Ure's Acrid Weed
  • Ure Acrid Weed


Searching for Acidoton urens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Acidoton innocuus Baill. [unknown]
  • Durandeeldea urens Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acidoton urens (also called Uren's Acidoton, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acidoton urens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Acidoton urens is white or pink, with a yellow center. Seed is small, round, and black. Seedlings are short, with oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Acidoton urens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Acidoton urens is a perennial herb 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 some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some protection from wind.

Where to Find Acidoton urens

Acidoton urens is native to South Africa.

Acidoton urens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidoton urens?

Acidoton urens

What type of plant is Acidoton urens?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Acidoton urens?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1949: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.