Status:
valid
Authors:
Morat
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 93 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518899
Common Names
- Acropogon aoupiniensis
- Aoupiniensis Acropogon
- Aoupini Acropogon
Description
Acropogon aoupiniensis (also called Aoupini Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to New Caledonia. It grows in moist, grassy areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acropogon aoupiniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acropogon aoupiniensis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acropogon aoupiniensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Acropogon aoupiniensis
Acropogon aoupiniensis can be found in rainforests in New Caledonia.
Acropogon aoupiniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acropogon aoupiniensis?
Acropogon aoupiniensis
What is the common name of Acropogon aoupiniensis?
Aoupiniensis Acropogon
What is the natural habitat of Acropogon aoupiniensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Acropogon genus
Acropogon calcicola,
Acropogon paagoumenensis,
Acropogon pilosus,
Acropogon tireliae,
Acropogon aoupiniensis,
Acropogon austrocaledonicus,
Acropogon bosseri,
Acropogon bullatus,
Acropogon chalopiniae,
Acropogon domatifer,
Acropogon dzumacensis,
Acropogon fatsioides,
Acropogon francii,
Acropogon grandiflorus,
Acropogon jaffrei,
Acropogon macrocarpus,
Acropogon margaretae,
Acropogon megaphyllus,
Acropogon merytifolius,
Acropogon sageniifolius,
Acropogon schefflerifolius,
Acropogon schistophilus,
Acropogon schumannianus,
Acropogon veillonii,
Acropogon moratianus,
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Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,