Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ramosissimus
ID:
544474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Pimenov & Ostr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 557 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543806

Common Names

  • Arcuatopterus ramosissimus
  • Branching Arcuatopterus
  • Branching Arcuatopterus

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Synonyms

  • Palimbia ramosissima DC. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum ramosissimum D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Arcuatopterus ramosissimus (also called Branched False-brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Japan. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Arcuatopterus ramosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arcuatopterus ramosissimus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, branched leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arcuatopterus ramosissimus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arcuatopterus ramosissimus

Arcuatopterus ramosissimus is native to China and can be found in wetland habitats.

Arcuatopterus ramosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arcuatopterus ramosissimus?

Arcuatopterus ramosissimus

What is the common name of Arcuatopterus ramosissimus?

Branching water-shield

What type of plant is Arcuatopterus ramosissimus?

Aquatic 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-2647474: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
T.A. Ostroumova (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ostr.' in the authors string.