Anthenantia rufa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
848576
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schult.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 258 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847911
Common Names
- Anthenantia Rufa
- Rufa Anthenantia
- Anthenantia Anise
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthenantia rufa (also called Red Anthenantia, 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
Anthenantia rufa 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
Flower: small, yellow, with a yellow center, Seed: small, black, oval-shaped, Seedlings: small, green, oval-shaped leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthenantia rufa is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anthenantia rufa
Anthenantia rufa can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Anthenantia rufa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthenantia rufa?
Anthenantia rufa
What are the common names of Anthenantia rufa?
Common names for Anthenantia rufa include red antheranthera and red-antheranthera.
Where is Anthenantia rufa native to?
Anthenantia rufa is native to tropical America.
Species in the Anthenantia 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-393769: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.