Aeluropus macrostachyus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 52: 374 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842054
Common Names
- Macrostachyus Aeluropus
- Macrostachyus Grass
- Macrostachyus Hairgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeluropus macrostachyus (also called Long-awned Aeluropus, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear with a pointed tip and a long awn.
Uses & Benefits
Aeluropus macrostachyus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeluropus macrostachyus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of long, white hairs at the tip of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeluropus macrostachyus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance grass and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Aeluropus macrostachyus
Aeluropus macrostachyus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and eastward to Iran.
Aeluropus macrostachyus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeluropus macrostachyus?
Aeluropus macrostachyus
What is the family of Aeluropus macrostachyus?
Poaceae
Where is Aeluropus macrostachyus found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Aeluropus 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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384732-1: 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].