Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
denticulata
ID:
846623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toill.-Gen., Ursch & Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 207 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845958

Common Names

  • Aeranthes denticulata
  • Denticulata Aeranthes
  • Toothed Aeranthes

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Description

Aeranthes denticulata (also called African Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and a panicle of spikelets. It grows in open grassland, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aeranthes denticulata has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aeranthes denticulata is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeranthes denticulata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Aeranthes denticulata

Aeranthes denticulata can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Aeranthes genus

Aeranthes campbelliae, Aeranthes virginalis, Aeranthes adenopoda, Aeranthes aemula, Aeranthes africana, Aeranthes albidiflora, Aeranthes ambrensis, Aeranthes angustidens, Aeranthes antennophora, Aeranthes arachnitis, Aeranthes bathieana, Aeranthes carnosa, Aeranthes caudata, Aeranthes crassifolia, Aeranthes denticulata, Aeranthes dentiens, Aeranthes ecalcarata, Aeranthes filipes, Aeranthes grandiflora, Aeranthes hermannii, Aeranthes laxiflora, Aeranthes leandriana, Aeranthes moratii, Aeranthes multinodis, Aeranthes neoperrieri, Aeranthes nidus, Aeranthes orophila, Aeranthes orthopoda, Aeranthes parkesii, Aeranthes parvula, Aeranthes peyrotii, Aeranthes polyanthema, Aeranthes ramosa, Aeranthes robusta, Aeranthes sambiranoensis, Aeranthes schlechteri, Aeranthes setiformis, Aeranthes setipes, Aeranthes strangulata, Aeranthes subramosa, Aeranthes tenella, Aeranthes tricalcarata, Aeranthes tropophila, Aeranthes strangulatus, Aeranthes unciformis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3918: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
Jeanne Toilliez-Genoud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toill.-Gen.' in the authors string.
Eugène Ursch (1882-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ursch' in the authors string.