Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longiseta
ID:
921915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc.) Barkworth & S.W.L.Jacobs

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Telopea 13: 49 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921250

Common Names

  • Anthosachne longiseta
  • Longiseta Anthosachne
  • Anthosachne Longiseta

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Description

Anthosachne longiseta (also called Long-haired Anthosachne, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Australia. It is a small grass with long, thin leaves. It is found in humid forests in the eastern part of the country. It grows in the understory of the forest, on trees and rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthosachne longiseta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Anthosachne longiseta has small, white flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with white spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthosachne longiseta is a grass native to Central and South America. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching leaves. It produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. Cultivation and propagation of Anthosachne longiseta is best done in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Anthosachne longiseta

Anthosachne longiseta is native to Australia.

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60456140-2: 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].