Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatissima
ID:
917569

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 51: 253 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916904

Common Names

  • Acuminatissima Apoballis
  • Acuminatissima Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Acuminatissima Star of Bethlehem

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Uses & Benefits

Apoballis acuminatissima is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate cold temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apoballis acuminatissima has a small, yellow flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry, and the seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apoballis acuminatissima is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Apoballis acuminatissima

Apoballis acuminatissima is native to South Africa. It can be found growing in the wild in its native habitat.

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105666-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.