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
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.
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 Anadelphia genus
Anadelphia afzeliana,
Anadelphia bigeniculata,
Anadelphia chevalieri,
Anadelphia funerea,
Anadelphia hamata,
Anadelphia leptocoma,
Anadelphia liebigiana,
Anadelphia macrochaeta,
Anadelphia polychaeta,
Anadelphia pumila,
Anadelphia scyphofera,
Anadelphia trepidaria,
Anadelphia trichaeta,
Anadelphia trispiculata,
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
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].