Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cimicina
ID:
846024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 487 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845359

Common Names

  • Alloteropsis cimicina
  • Cimicina False Alopecurus
  • Cimicina Alopecurus

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Description

Alloteropsis cimicina (also called Cimicina Alloteropsis, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alloteropsis cimicina is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alloteropsis cimicina is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. 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 Alloteropsis cimicina

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

Alloteropsis cimicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alloteropsis cimicina?

Alloteropsis cimicina

What is the natural habitat of Alloteropsis cimicina?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Alloteropsis cimicina?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386992-1: 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].