Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
virescens
ID:
1414140

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Banfi, Galasso & Bartolucci

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Sci. 15: 18 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426605

Common Names

  • Achnatherum virescens
  • Green Needlegrass
  • Green Oatgrass

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Description

Achnatherum virescens (also called Needle Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America and Europe. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. Its leaves are thin and needle-like, and it produces small, light brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Achnatherum virescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achnatherum virescens is white to pinkish, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achnatherum virescens is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Achnatherum virescens

Achnatherum virescens is native to the Mediterranean region.

Achnatherum virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achnatherum virescens?

Achnatherum virescens

What is the common name of Achnatherum virescens?

Green achnatherum

What is the natural habitat of Achnatherum virescens?

Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and disturbed areas

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

IPNI record: 77174564-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427554
Gabriele Galasso (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galasso' in the authors string.
Fabrizio Bartolucci (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartolucci' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77174564-1: 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].