Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
accorsii
ID:
427727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Toledo) P.Royen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht No. 107, 115 (1951).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427059



Common Names

  • Wettsteiniola accorsii
  • Accorsi's Wettsteiniola
  • Accorsi's Wettsteiniola Grass


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Description

Wettsteiniola accorsii (also called Accorsi's Wettsteiniola, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a hairy stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wettsteiniola accorsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wettsteiniola accorsii has small, white flowers with five petals and a central yellow disk. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wettsteiniola accorsii is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Wettsteiniola accorsii

Wettsteiniola accorsii can be found in dry grasslands, disturbed sites, and open woods in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Wettsteiniola accorsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wettsteiniola accorsii?

Wettsteiniola accorsii

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Accorsi's Wettsteiniola

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Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2464800: Based on the initial data import
Joaquim Franco de Toledo (1905-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toledo' in the authors string.
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.