Aeluropus pilosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.L.Yang) S.L.Chen & X.L.Yang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 10(1): 8 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842063
Common Names
- Aeluropus pilosus
- Hairy Aeluropus
- Pilosus Aeluropus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeluropus pilosus (also called Hairy grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a clumping growth habit and grows in sandy soils and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aeluropus pilosus 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 pilosus 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 pilosus 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 pilosus
Aeluropus pilosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and eastward to Iran.
Aeluropus pilosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeluropus pilosus?
Aeluropus pilosus
What is the family of Aeluropus pilosus?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Aeluropus pilosus?
Hairy aeluropus
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
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962387-1: 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].