Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
acorifolius
ID:
786297

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Ravenna

Source:
iplants

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Not. Mens. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. 21(249): 9. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785630



Common Names

  • Orthrosanthus acorifolius
  • Orthrosanthus acorifolius
  • Orthrosanthus acorifolius


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Description

Orthrosanthus acorifolius (also called Aco-Leaved Morning-Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and the flowers are white. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orthrosanthus acorifolius is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orthrosanthus acorifolius is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthrosanthus acorifolius is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Australia and is found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Orthrosanthus acorifolius

Orthrosanthus acorifolius is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in moist, shady areas in lowland rainforests.

Orthrosanthus acorifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthrosanthus acorifolius?

Orthrosanthus acorifolius

What is the family of Orthrosanthus acorifolius?

Iridaceae

What is the natural distribution of Orthrosanthus acorifolius?

South America

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324167: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.