Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ampullacea
ID:
848585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf & C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 939 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847920

Common Names

  • Anthephora Ampullacea
  • Ampullacea Anthephora
  • Anthephora Anise

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Description

Anthephora ampullacea (also called Ampullaceous Anthephora, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthephora ampullacea 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, white, with a yellow center, Seed: small, black, oval-shaped, Seedlings: small, green, oval-shaped leaves

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthephora ampullacea 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 Anthephora ampullacea

Anthephora ampullacea can be found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.

Anthephora ampullacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthephora ampullacea?

Anthephora ampullacea

What is the family of Anthephora ampullacea?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Anthephora ampullacea?

Flask-shaped Anthephora

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388854-1: 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].