Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
agrostoides
ID:
848543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 329 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847878

Common Names

  • Aniselytron agrostoides
  • Agrostoides Aniselytron
  • Agrostoid Aniselytron

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Description

Aniselytron agrostoides (also called Agrostis-like Aniselytron, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in wet forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aniselytron agrostoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used in erosion control and forage production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Aniselytron agrostoides is a spike of yellow flowers. Seeds are small, brown and oblong-shaped. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aniselytron agrostoides can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Aniselytron agrostoides

Aniselytron agrostoides can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Aniselytron agrostoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aniselytron agrostoides?

Aniselytron agrostoides

What is the family of Aniselytron agrostoides?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Aniselytron agrostoides?

Agrostis-like Aniselytron

Species in the Aniselytron 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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388825-1: 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].