Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
inebrians
ID:
841961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance) Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Clav. Gen. Sp. Gram. Prim. Sin. : 213 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841296

Common Names

  • Achnatherum inebrians
  • Inebrians Achnatherum
  • Inebrians Achnatherum Grass

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Description

Achnatherum inebrians (also called Inebriated Rice Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Nepal, and Pakistan. It grows in dry grasslands, open forests, and meadows, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has thin, erect stems and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long. Its inflorescence is a narrow panicle, with spikelets that are up to 4 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Achnatherum inebrians is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Achnatherum inebrians has a small, creamy-white flower head. Seed: The seed of Achnatherum inebrians is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: Achnatherum inebrians seedlings are small, with narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achnatherum inebrians can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Achnatherum inebrians

Achnatherum inebrians can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

Achnatherum inebrians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achnatherum inebrians?

Achnatherum inebrians

What type of plant is Achnatherum inebrians?

Grass

Where is Achnatherum inebrians found?

North America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384438-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].