Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
primulifolium
ID:
544480

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 182 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543812

Common Names

  • Arcyosperma primulifolium
  • Primrose-leaved Arcyosperma
  • Primrose Arcyosperma

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Synonyms

  • Eutrema primulifolium Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium primulifolium Thomson [unknown]

Description

Arcyosperma primulifolium (also called Primrose-leaved Arcyosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Arcyosperma primulifolium is an evergreen, perennial plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens. It has attractive, glossy foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is also used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arcyosperma primulifolium has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, primulifolium-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arcyosperma primulifolium is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Arcyosperma primulifolium

Arcyosperma primulifolium is native to Australia and can be found in wetland habitats.

Arcyosperma primulifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arcyosperma primulifolium?

Arcyosperma primulifolium

What are the common names of Arcyosperma primulifolium?

Primrose-leaved fern

What is the habitat of Arcyosperma primulifolium?

It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in shady places at elevations of 800-3000 m in the Himalayas

Species in the Arcyosperma 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2647482: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.