Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
actinotrichus
ID:
846460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr. & Chun) S.L.Chen T.H.Wen & G.Y.Sheng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 334 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845795

Common Names

  • Ampelocalamus actinotrichus
  • Actinotrichous Ampelocalamus
  • Actinotrichous Bamboo

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Description

Ampelocalamus actinotrichus (also called Bristly Ampelocalamus, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It grows in dry, sandy areas and has thin, wiry stems and bristly flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocalamus actinotrichus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelocalamus actinotrichus has small white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocalamus actinotrichus is a hardy, fast-growing, evergreen grass that is native to coastal regions of China. It is tolerant of salt and wind and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ampelocalamus actinotrichus

Ampelocalamus actinotrichus can be found in China.

Ampelocalamus actinotrichus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocalamus actinotrichus?

Ampelocalamus actinotrichus

What is the natural habitat of Ampelocalamus actinotrichus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the range of Ampelocalamus actinotrichus?

Eastern Asia

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
Guo Ying Sheng (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Y.Sheng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908265-1: 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].