Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
avenaceus
ID:
846551

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 175 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845886

Common Names

  • Amphipogon avenaceus
  • Oat-like Amphipogon
  • Oat-like Amphipogons

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Description

Amphipogon avenaceus (also called Oat-like Amphipogon, 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 oat-like flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Amphipogon avenaceus is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphipogon avenaceus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and brown. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphipogon avenaceus can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize occasionally. Divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Amphipogon avenaceus

Amphipogon avenaceus can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.

Amphipogon avenaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphipogon avenaceus?

Amphipogon avenaceus

What is the common name of Amphipogon avenaceus?

Oat Grass

What is the natural habitat of Amphipogon avenaceus?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387320-1: 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].