Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
384537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 394 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383869

Common Names

  • Acranthera lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Acranthera
  • Lanceolate Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera lanceolata (also called Lanceolate Acranthera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a slender stem and small yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in grassy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera lanceolata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera lanceolata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It is a low maintenance plant and can be grown in containers. It is also suitable for rock gardens.

Where to Find Acranthera lanceolata

Acranthera lanceolata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in grassland and alpine meadows.

Acranthera lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera lanceolata?

Acranthera lanceolata

What is the common name of Acranthera lanceolata?

Lance-leaved acranthera

What type of plant is Acranthera lanceolata?

Perennial herb

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2388: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.