Agrostula truncatula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Parl.) P.M.Peterson, Romasch., Soreng & Sylvester
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 167: 69 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020896
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Agrostula truncatula (also called Truncate Agrostula, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostula truncatula is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a source of oil for cooking and as a dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agrostula truncatula sub. durieui (Boiss. & Reut. ex Willk.) P.M.Peterson, Romasch., Soreng & SylvesterAgrostula truncatula sub. truncatula
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostula truncatula has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostula truncatula is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Agrostula truncatula
Agrostula truncatula can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Agrostula truncatula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostula truncatula?
Agrostula truncatula
What is the natural habitat of Agrostula truncatula?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
What are the uses of Agrostula truncatula?
It is used for fodder and erosion control.
Species in the Agrostula 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:77212590-1: 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].