Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ampelodesmon
ID:
1098807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cirillo) Kerguélen

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 123(5-6): 319. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001098145

Common Names

  • Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon
  • Ampelodesmon Ampelodesmos
  • Ampelodesmon Ampelodesmos

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Description

Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon (also called Mediterranean reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon is used for its fiber, which is used to make rope, paper, and other materials. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.

Where to Find Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon

Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe and Asia.

Species in the Ampelodesmos 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25544642: Based on the initial data import
Michel Kerguélen (1928-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerguélen' in the authors string.
Domenico Cirillo (1739-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cirillo' in the authors string.