Polypleurum acuminatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
485591
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr., Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. , ser. 6, 11(1): 15 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484923
Common Names
- Acuminatum Polypleurum
- Acuminatum Polypleurum Protea
- Acuminatum Polypleurum Sugarbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypleurum acuminatum (also called Acuminate Polypleurum, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Angola, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, and is found in dry savanna and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Polypleurum acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polypleurum acuminatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polypleurum acuminatum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 8 inches long. The flowers are small and white, and they appear in clusters at the tips of the stems. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Polypleurum acuminatum
Polypleurum acuminatum can be found in South America.
Polypleurum acuminatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypleurum acuminatum?
Polypleurum acuminatum
What type of plant is Polypleurum acuminatum?
It is a herb
Where is Polypleurum acuminatum found?
It is found in Thailand
Species in the Polypleurum genus
Polypleurum longifolium, Polypleurum longistylosum, Polypleurum phuwuaense, Polypleurum prostratum, Polypleurum erectum, Polypleurum longicaule, Polypleurum filifolium, Polypleurum acuminatum, Polypleurum disciforme, Polypleurum wongprasertii, Polypleurum insulare, Polypleurum prachinburiense, Polypleurum sisaketense, Polypleurum schmidtianum, Polypleurum dichotomum, Polypleurum elongatum, Polypleurum wallichii, Polypleurum munnarense, Polypleurum pluricostatum,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:688544-1: Based on the initial data import