Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
maidenii
ID:
846700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.A.Ham.) Vickery

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 83 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846035

Common Names

  • Ancistrachne maidenii
  • Maiden's Ancistrachne
  • Maiden's Ancistrachnes

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Description

Ancistrachne maidenii (also called African Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and a panicle of spikelets. It grows in open grassland, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ancistrachne maidenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ancistrachne maidenii is a small, yellowish spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancistrachne maidenii is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ancistrachne maidenii

Ancistrachne maidenii can be found in Central and South America.

Ancistrachne maidenii FAQ

What is the growth habit of Ancistrachne maidenii?

Ancistrachne maidenii is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit.

What is the maximum height of Ancistrachne maidenii?

Ancistrachne maidenii typically grows to a height of up to 30 cm.

What is the optimal soil type for Ancistrachne maidenii?

Ancistrachne maidenii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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

Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
Arthur Andrew Hamilton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387420-1: 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].