Status:
valid
Authors:
(McVaugh & R.Guzmán) Espejo & López-Ferr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 51: 62 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847915
Common Names
- Anthenantia Villaregalis
- Villaregalis Anthenantia
- Anthenantia Anise
Description
Anthenantia villaregalis (also called Villaregal's 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 villaregalis 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
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthenantia villaregalis 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 villaregalis
Anthenantia villaregalis can be found in the south-central United States, primarily in Texas and Oklahoma.
Anthenantia villaregalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthenantia villaregalis?
Anthenantia villaregalis
What are the common names of Anthenantia villaregalis?
Common names for Anthenantia villaregalis include Villarreal's antheranthera and Villarreal's-antheranthera.
Where is Anthenantia villaregalis native to?
Anthenantia villaregalis 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016165-1: 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].