Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mauritanicus
ID:
846481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 874 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845816

Common Names

  • Ampelodesmos mauritanicus
  • Mauritanian Bamboo
  • Mauritanian Woodgrass

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Description

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus (also called Mauritian bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Mauritius. It is a tall, evergreen, clump-forming bamboo with slender culms and small leaves. It grows in mountain forests, thickets and valleys at elevations of 500-1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus var. squarrosa (Coss. & Durand) T.Durand & Schinz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus is a hardy, fast-growing, evergreen grass that is native to coastal regions of Africa. 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 Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus can be found in coastal dunes along the Atlantic coast of North America.

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelodesmos mauritanicus?

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

What is the common name of Ampelodesmos mauritanicus?

Mauritanian Broomgrass

Where is Ampelodesmos mauritanicus found?

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387257-1: 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].