Status:
valid
Authors:
Idrobo & L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 6: 250 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336933
Common Names
- Abolboda acicularis
- Acicularis Abolboda
- Abolboda Acicularis
Description
Abolboda acicularis (also called Needle-like Abolboda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in wet forests and savannas. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching up to 10 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Abolboda acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abolboda acicularis var. acicularis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Abolboda acicularis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abolboda acicularis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Abolboda acicularis
Abolboda acicularis can be found in the Himalayas.
Abolboda acicularis FAQ
What is Abolboda acicularis?
Abolboda acicularis is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae.
Where is Abolboda acicularis found?
Abolboda acicularis is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Abolboda acicularis?
Abolboda acicularis is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
Species in the Abolboda genus
Abolboda abbreviata,
Abolboda acaulis,
Abolboda acicularis,
Abolboda americana,
Abolboda bella,
Abolboda ciliata,
Abolboda dunstervillei,
Abolboda ebracteata,
Abolboda egleri,
Abolboda glomerata,
Abolboda grandis,
Abolboda killipii,
Abolboda linearifolia,
Abolboda macrostachya,
Abolboda neblinae,
Abolboda paniculata,
Abolboda poarchon,
Abolboda pulchella,
Abolboda scabrida,
Abolboda sprucei,
Abolboda uniflora,
Abolboda granularis,
Species in the Xyridaceae family
Abolboda abbreviata,
Abolboda acaulis,
Abolboda acicularis,
Abolboda americana,
Abolboda bella,
Abolboda ciliata,
Abolboda dunstervillei,
Abolboda ebracteata,
Abolboda egleri,
Abolboda glomerata,
Abolboda grandis,
Abolboda killipii,
Abolboda linearifolia,
Abolboda macrostachya,
Abolboda neblinae,
Abolboda paniculata,
Abolboda poarchon,
Abolboda pulchella,
Abolboda scabrida,
Abolboda sprucei,
Abolboda uniflora,
Abolboda granularis,
Achlyphila disticha,
Aratitiyopea lopezii,
Orectanthe ptaritepuiana,
Orectanthe sceptrum,
Xyris aberdarica,
Xyris acrophila,
Xyris affinis,
Xyris albescens,
Xyris almae,
Xyris ambigua,
Xyris amorimii,
Xyris anceps,
Xyris andina,
Xyris angularis,
Xyris angustifolia,
Xyris anisophylla,
Xyris apureana,
Xyris aquatica,
Xyris aracamunae,
Xyris arachnoidea,
Xyris araracuarae,
Xyris archeri,
Xyris aristata,
Xyris asperula,
Xyris asterotricha,
Xyris atrata,
Xyris atriceps,
Xyris atrovirida,