Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
acmura
ID:
160043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf & M.L.Green

Source:
ipni

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 42 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159372



Common Names

  • Dissochaeta acmura
  • Acmura Dissochaeta
  • Acmura-leaved Dissochaeta


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Description

Dissochaeta acmura (also called Acmura Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as wet forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Dissochaeta acmura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dissochaeta acmura is small and yellow in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissochaeta acmura is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dissochaeta acmura

Dissochaeta acmura is native to Madagascar.

Dissochaeta acmura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta acmura?

Dissochaeta acmura

What is the family of Dissochaeta acmura?

Acanthaceae

What is the habitat of Dissochaeta acmura?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Mary Letitia Green (1886-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Green' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568320-1: Based on the initial data import