Acanthospermum australe
Also known as the Panth Pine Burr, Acanthospermum australe is a creeping annual which originates from the Panth Pine Forest, but has spread to throughout this nation. I have even heard some of my colleagues in Yandaijar, Hallojar, Manoko, and Zuraor have reported seeing a similar plant, perhaps it can even be the same species that had hitched rides in the Kalth's trade system.
Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
Acanthospermum australe prefers to grow in cultivated land, especially in maize, tomato and bean fields as well as cocoa orchards. It can also be found along roadsides, unused fields, and coastal dunes. It prefers warm, wet climates, but also tolerates drier, higher altitude climates.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
When pressed into oil, the plant has the following effects:
- Cure Parasites, minor
- Cure Ailments, arthritis
- Damage Health, minor (Fungi)
- Cure Disease (Fungi & Bacteria)
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Kalthinjar and most of Eveynjar, with exceptions in the far north (Indeljar and parts of Empyria and Yllithr).
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Rhizoctonia solani is a known fungal parasite of this plant.
Scientific Name
Acanthospermum australe
Origin/Ancestry
Asteraceae
Lifespan
Annual (1 year)
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Geographic Distribution
