Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lessoniana
ID:
848484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 34: 108 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847819

Common Names

  • Anemanthele lessoniana
  • Lessoniana Anemanthele
  • Lessoniana's Anemanthele

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Description

Anemanthele lessoniana (also called Gossamer Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to New Zealand. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anemanthele lessoniana is a species of grass that is used in landscaping and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to make paper and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anemanthele lessoniana has small, yellow flowers that grow in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemanthele lessoniana is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that forms clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Anemanthele lessoniana

Anemanthele lessoniana can be found in the grasslands of New Zealand.

Anemanthele lessoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemanthele lessoniana?

Anemanthele lessoniana

What is the common name of Anemanthele lessoniana?

Gossamer Grass

What is the habitat of Anemanthele lessoniana?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

Species in the Anemanthele genus

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999638-1: 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].