Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
breviseta
ID:
540646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Heywood & Jury

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Ombell. Contrib. Pluridisc. Syst. 2: 733 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539978

Common Names

  • Short-stalked Aphanopleura
  • Short-stemmed Aphanopleura
  • Shortstem Aphanopleura

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Synonyms

  • Cuminum brevisetum Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Psammogeton brevisetum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Aphanopleura breviseta (also called Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aphanopleura breviseta is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphanopleura breviseta is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphanopleura breviseta is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Plant divisions in moist soil in full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Aphanopleura breviseta

Aphanopleura breviseta can be found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Aphanopleura breviseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphanopleura breviseta?

Aphanopleura breviseta

What is the common name of Aphanopleura breviseta?

Breviseta

What type of plant is Aphanopleura breviseta?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643411: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
Stephen Leonard Jury (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jury' in the authors string.