Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
badghyzi
ID:
842677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 16: 6 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842012

Common Names

  • Badghyzi Aeluropus
  • Badghyzi Grass
  • Badghyzi Hairgrass

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Description

Aeluropus badghyzi (also called Badghyz Aeluropus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has thin, wiry stems and grows in dense clumps, with the stems reaching a height of up to 0.6 m. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aeluropus badghyzi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long taproot which makes it drought tolerant and can be used to help prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aeluropus badghyzi is a small, white flower with five petals and five stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeluropus badghyzi is a hardy, drought-tolerant species that is easily propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Aeluropus badghyzi

Aeluropus badghyzi can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.

Aeluropus badghyzi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeluropus badghyzi?

Aeluropus badghyzi

What is the common name of Aeluropus badghyzi?

Badghyz Aeluropus

What is the natural habitat of Aeluropus badghyzi?

It is found in open grasslands and scrublands in Central Asia

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384708-1: 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].