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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Morat & Chalopin
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
2007
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 94 (2007)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506269
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Acropogon paagoumenensis
- Paagoumen Acropogon
- Paagoumen Grass
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Acropogon paagoumenensis (also called Paagoumen Acropogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with thin, wiry stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Greece and is found in dry, rocky habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Acropogon paagoumenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Acropogon paagoumenensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Acropogon paagoumenensis is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Acropogon paagoumenensis
                        
                            Acropogon paagoumenensis is found in India.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Acropogon paagoumenensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Acropogon paagoumenensis?
Acropogon paagoumenensis
What is the natural habitat of Acropogon paagoumenensis?
Mountain slopes
What are the blooming season of Acropogon paagoumenensis?
Summer
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Malvaceae family
                        
                            Abelmoschus angulosus, 
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,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Monique Chalopin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chalopin' in the authors string.