Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
archeri
ID:
846486

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) P.Morris

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 51: 146 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845821

Common Names

  • Amphibromus archeri
  • Archer's Wallaby-grass
  • Archer's Wallabygrass

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Description

Amphibromus archeri (also called Archer's grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Mauritius. It is a perennial grass with slender culms and small leaves. It grows in mountain forests, thickets and valleys at elevations of 500-1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Amphibromus archeri 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

Amphibromus archeri 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

Amphibromus archeri is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Amphibromus archeri

Amphibromus archeri can be found in coastal dunes along the Atlantic coast of North America.

Amphibromus archeri FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Amphibromus archeri?

Amphibromus archeri prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical height of Amphibromus archeri?

Amphibromus archeri typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Amphibromus archeri prefer?

Amphibromus archeri prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Frank Morris (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Morris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387263-1: 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].