Status:
valid
Authors:
Parodi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 8: 87 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847900
Common Names
- Anthaenantiopsis Rojasiana
- Rojasiana Anthaenantiopsis
- Anthaenantiopsis Anise
Description
Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana (also called Rojas' Anthaenantiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana
Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana?
Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana
What are the common names of Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana?
Common names for Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana include Rojas' antheranthera and Rojas'-antheranthera.
Where is Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana native to?
Anthaenantiopsis rojasiana is native to tropical America.
Species in the Anthaenantiopsis 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14912-2: 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].