Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pumila
ID:
846610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Rev. Int. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 30: 178 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845945

Common Names

  • Anadelphia pumila
  • Pumila Anadelphia
  • Dwarf Anadelphia

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Description

Anadelphia pumila (also called Dwarf Hair-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Anadelphia pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anadelphia pumila is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anadelphia pumila is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Anadelphia pumila

Anadelphia pumila can be found in India and Bangladesh.

Anadelphia pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anadelphia pumila?

Anadelphia pumila

What is the common name of Anadelphia pumila?

Pumila Anadelphia

What is the natural habitat of Anadelphia pumila?

Tropical rainforests

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

Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387358-1: 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].