Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
519226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nied.) Doorn-Hoekm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 74 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518558



Common Names

  • Acridocarpus spectabilis
  • Spectabilis Acridocarpus
  • Spectabilis Acridocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Rhinopteryx angustifolia Sprague [unknown]
  • Rhinopteryx kerstingii Nied. [unknown]
  • Rhinopteryx spectabilis Nied. [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus hemicyclopterus Sprague [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus kerstingii Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhinopteryx spectabilis angustifolia (Sprague) Nied. [unknown]
  • Rhinopterys kerstingii (Engl.) Nied. [unknown]

Description

Acridocarpus spectabilis (also called Showy Acridocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to East Africa, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and small, round fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Acridocarpus spectabilis is a shrub native to India. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its small white flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acridocarpus spectabilis is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acridocarpus spectabilis is a perennial shrub that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Once established, the plants should be spaced about 3 feet apart.

Where to Find Acridocarpus spectabilis

Acridocarpus spectabilis is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Acridocarpus spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acridocarpus spectabilis?

Acridocarpus spectabilis

What are the common names of Acridocarpus spectabilis?

Spectabilis Acridocarpus, Spectabilis Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Acridocarpus spectabilis?

Acridocarpus spectabilis is found in dry woodlands and scrub in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Acridocarpus genus

Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620014: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
H.van Doorn-Hoekman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doorn-Hoekm.' in the authors string.