Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 730 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537466
Common Names
- Anisostachya velutina
- Velvet Anisostachya
- Velutina Anisostachya
Description
Anisostachya velutina (also called African Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in moist, wet areas and is often found in marshes, swamps, and along riverbanks. It has narrow, bluish-green leaves and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Anisostachya velutina is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for making dyes and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anisostachya velutina has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisostachya velutina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Plant in a sunny or semi-shaded position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Anisostachya velutina
Anisostachya velutina is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats.
Anisostachya velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisostachya velutina?
Anisostachya velutina
What is the common name of Anisostachya velutina?
Velvet Anisostachya
What is the natural habitat of Anisostachya velutina?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Anisostachya genus
Anisostachya aequiloba,
Anisostachya ambositrensis,
Anisostachya amoena,
Anisostachya andringitrensis,
Anisostachya apikyensis,
Anisostachya arida,
Anisostachya armandii,
Anisostachya atrorubra,
Anisostachya australis,
Anisostachya betsiliensis,
Anisostachya betsimisaraka,
Anisostachya bivalvis,
Anisostachya bojeri,
Anisostachya bosseri,
Anisostachya brevibracteata,
Anisostachya breviloba,
Anisostachya capuronii,
Anisostachya castellana,
Anisostachya coccinea,
Anisostachya cognata,
Anisostachya colorata,
Anisostachya debilis,
Anisostachya delphinensis,
Anisostachya denticulata,
Anisostachya dispersa,
Anisostachya elata,
Anisostachya elliptica,
Anisostachya eromoensis,
Anisostachya haplostachya,
Anisostachya humbertii,
Anisostachya humblotii,
Anisostachya incisa,
Anisostachya induta,
Anisostachya latebracteata,
Anisostachya littoralis,
Anisostachya maculata,
Anisostachya modica,
Anisostachya oblonga,
Anisostachya parvifolia,
Anisostachya paucinervis,
Anisostachya perrieri,
Anisostachya puberula,
Anisostachya pubescens,
Anisostachya purpurea,
Anisostachya ramosa,
Anisostachya reptans,
Anisostachya ripicola,
Anisostachya rivalis,
Anisostachya rosea,
Anisostachya sambiranensis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,