Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
geniculata
ID:
846012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kabuye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 575 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845347

Common Names

  • Alloeochaete geniculata
  • Geniculate Alloeochaete
  • Geniculata Alloeochaete

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Description

Alloeochaete geniculata (also called Geniculate Alloeochaete, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is commonly found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alloeochaete geniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Alloeochaete geniculata flower is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloeochaete geniculata is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Alloeochaete geniculata

Alloeochaete geniculata can be found in dry, open areas in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

Alloeochaete geniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloeochaete geniculata?

Alloeochaete geniculata

What is the natural habitat of Alloeochaete geniculata?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Alloeochaete geniculata?

Medicinal, ornamental, and forage

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

Christine H Sophie Kabuye (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kabuye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386981-1: 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].