Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cristata
ID:
848595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Döll) Hack. ex De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 3, 1(2): 255 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847930

Common Names

  • Anthephora Cristata
  • Cristata Anthephora
  • Anthephora Anise

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Description

Anthephora cristata (also called Crested 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 cristata 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

The flower of Anthephora cristata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthephora cristata 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 cristata

Anthephora cristata is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey, and in the Canary Islands.

Anthephora cristata FAQ

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Anthephora cristata

What is the family of Anthephora cristata?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Anthephora cristata?

Crested 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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388861-1: 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].