Aeranthes parkesii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parkesii
ID:
852619
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Will.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 13: 250 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851954
Common Names
- Aeranthes parkesii
- Parkes' Oat
- Parkes' Oat Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeranthes parkesii (also called Parkes' oat, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Europe and North Africa. It has a slender, erect stem, and its leaves are flat and smooth. It grows in dry, sunny places such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aeranthes parkesii is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and is also used in the production of beer and whiskey. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeranthes parkesii has a small flower with yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and lanky.
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Aeranthes parkesii can be propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The seed should be sown in well-drained soil and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to the desired spacing. Aeranthes parkesii can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Aeranthes parkesii
Aeranthes parkesii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Aeranthes parkesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeranthes parkesii?
Aeranthes parkesii
What is the common name of Aeranthes parkesii?
Parkes' Aeranthes
Where is Aeranthes parkesii found?
Aeranthes parkesii is found in Africa.
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-3976: Based on the initial data import
Graham Williamson (1932-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Will.' in the authors string.