Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
681689

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bartl. & H.L.Wendl.) I.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 40: 279 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681022



Common Names

  • Prickly Euchaetis
  • Pungens Euchaetis
  • Prickly Bristle-Fern


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Synonyms

  • Acmadenia harveiana Schltr. ex Dümmer [unknown]
  • Acmadenia pungens Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Diosma pungens Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Euchaetis pungens (also called Prickly Featherhead, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb, native to Australia. It grows up to 0.3 m tall and has small, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Euchaetis pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euchaetis pungens is white to yellowish-white in color, with a tubular shape and a long, narrow corolla. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euchaetis pungens can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny or partially shaded location.

Where to Find Euchaetis pungens

Euchaetis pungens can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Euchaetis pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euchaetis pungens?

Euchaetis pungens

What is the common name of Euchaetis pungens?

Sharp-leaved Euchaetis

What is the natural habitat of Euchaetis pungens?

Dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802581: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wendland (1791-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Wendl.' in the authors string.
Ion James Muirhead Williams (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Williams' in the authors string.