Achnatherum staintonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staintonii
ID:
1538503
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bor) M.Nobis & P.D.Gudkova
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 128: 112 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020307
Common Names
- Achnatherum staintonii
- Staintonii Achnatherum
- Stainton's Achnatherum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Achnatherum staintonii (also called Stainton's Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a grass species native to the temperate grasslands of Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows and grasslands, typically at elevations of 0 to 1,000 m. It has a tufted habit and linear leaves, with a light-green coloration.
Uses & Benefits
Achnatherum staintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achnatherum staintonii has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.
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Achnatherum staintonii can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The rhizomes can be divided in spring and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Achnatherum staintonii
Achnatherum staintonii is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Achnatherum staintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achnatherum staintonii?
Achnatherum staintonii
What is the family of Achnatherum staintonii?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Achnatherum staintonii?
Stainton's Needle Grass
Species in the Achnatherum genus
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,
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:77200950-1: 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].