Mecardonia acuminata
Axilflower
Also known as: Bacopa acuminata (Walter) B.L.Rob. +10 more
- Bacopa acuminata (Walter) B.L.Rob.
- Bacopa acuminata var. brevifolia (Pennell) Standl.
- Bacopa nigrescens (Benth.) Wettst.
- Dasanthera cuneifolia (Pursh) Raf.
- Herpestis nigrescens Benth.
- Matourea nigrescens Benth.
- Mecardonia acuminata subsp. acuminata
- Mecardonia acuminata var. brevifolia Pennell
- Moniera acuminata (Walter) Kuntze
- Pagesia acuminata (Walter) Pennell
- Pagesia leucantha Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Mecardonia acuminata (commonly known as Axilflower) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms