Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32: 43 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552945
Common Names
- Acrosynanthus Latifolius
- Broadleaf Acrosynanthus
- Broadleaf Scleria
Synonyms
- Acrosynanthus lucidus Britton ex Standl. [valid]
Description
Acrosynanthus latifolius (also called Broad-leaved Acrosynanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a herbaceous plant with a short rhizome, and its leaves are shaped like a fan. Acrosynanthus latifolius grows in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in forests, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Acrosynanthus latifolius is a popular ornamental plant that is used in flower beds and borders. It has attractive foliage and produces white, pink, or purple flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrosynanthus latifolius is a small, white or yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acrosynanthus latifolius is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acrosynanthus latifolius
Acrosynanthus latifolius can be found in moist woodlands, moist meadows, and along streambanks in North America and Europe.
Acrosynanthus latifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrosynanthus latifolius?
Acrosynanthus latifolius
What is the family of Acrosynanthus latifolius?
Asteraceae
Where is Acrosynanthus latifolius found?
Africa
Species in the Acrosynanthus genus
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,