Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
perenne
ID:
1410969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Mabb. & Al-Shehbaz

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Novon 25(4): 415. 2017 [21 Nov 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423434


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Description

Acuston perenne (also called 'Perennial Acuston', among many other common names) is a grass native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves, and grows in moist, grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Acuston perenne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acuston perenne sub. obovatum (Boiss. & Kotschy) Mabb. & Al-Shehbaz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acuston perenne has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acuston perenne can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Both methods of propagation should be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Acuston perenne

Acuston perenne is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in moist, shaded areas such as forests and riverbanks.

Acuston perenne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acuston perenne?

Acuston perenne

What is the common name of Acuston perenne?

Perennial acuston

What is the natural habitat of Acuston perenne?

It is found in moist forests in the Himalayas of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Species in the Acuston genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.