Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
1516067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.S.Zhang & W.L.Chen

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 350: 87 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003057

Common Names

  • Achnatherum pilosum
  • Hairy Achnatherum
  • Pilose Achnatherum

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Description

Achnatherum pilosum (also called Pilose Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It is found in dry, open grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Achnatherum pilosum is an ornamental grass that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achnatherum pilosum is a small, yellow flower with 3 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achnatherum pilosum can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Achnatherum pilosum

Achnatherum pilosum is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Achnatherum pilosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achnatherum pilosum?

Achnatherum pilosum

What is the natural habitat of Achnatherum pilosum?

Dry grasslands

What are the common names of Achnatherum pilosum?

Pilosum Achnatherum

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178922-1: 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].