Acaena microfila

Acaena microphylla

Flower name
Acaena microfila
Scientific name
Acaena microphylla
AliasBronze New Zealand burr, Acaena microphylla
Place of originNew Zealand
Place of floweringHigh mountain, Botanical Gardens, Overseas
Flowering seasonJune, July, August

What is Acaena microfila

Acaena microfila or Bronze New Zealand burr (Scientific name: Acaena microphylla) is a creeping alpine plant of the genus Acaena in the rose family, native to New Zealand. The foliage turns reddish copper in summer and is a good groundcover to complement other plants. It produces petal-less, stamen-only flowers in summer.

Common name: acaena microfila, Scientific name: Acaena microphylla, aka: Bronze New Zealand burr, Origin: New Zealand, Type of life: creeping alpine plant, dwarf herb, Height: 5-10 cm, Leaf width: 30-60 cm, Leaf shape: odd pinnate compound, Leaf shape: odd pinnate compound leaf, lobes: round, Leaf color: green, bronze; inflorescence: cephalic; corolla shape: globular; flower color: green to reddish bronze, Flower color: green to reddish bronze; petals: none; flower diameter: 1 cm; flowering season: June to August; uses: ground cover.