Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
acuta
ID:
767812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 457 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767145



Common Names

  • Adenocline acuta
  • Sharp Adenocline
  • Sharp Star-Lily


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Description

Adenocline acuta (also called Acute Adenocline, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocline acuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Adenocline acuta are white and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocline acuta is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and will root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Adenocline acuta

Adenocline acuta is native to Australia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of northern Queensland.

Adenocline acuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocline acuta?

Adenocline acuta

What is the family of Adenocline acuta?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Adenocline acuta?

Open grassland and scrubland

Species in the Adenocline genus

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-3060: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.