Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distichophyllum
ID:
1538522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vill.) Barberá

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 2019(doi: 10.1111/jse.12523): (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020325


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Description

Acrospelion distichophyllum (also called Distichous Acrospelion, 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 green coloration.

Uses & Benefits

Acrospelion distichophyllum 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

Acrospelion distichophyllum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrospelion distichophyllum 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 Acrospelion distichophyllum

Acrospelion distichophyllum is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Acrospelion distichophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrospelion distichophyllum?

Acrospelion distichophyllum

What is the family of Acrospelion distichophyllum?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Acrospelion distichophyllum?

Two-Leaved Sporobolus

Species in the Acrospelion genus

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:77201448-1: 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].