Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Nevski
Source:
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 17: 65 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048309
Description
Anthosachne scabra (also called Rough Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a low-growing grass with narrow, blue-green leaves and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often used as a ground cover or in a container.
Uses & Benefits
Anthosachne scabra is a hardy grass, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and low-maintenance requirements. It can also be used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and in meadows and pastures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthosachne scabra has small, yellow flowers with a single pistil and stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthosachne scabra is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Anthosachne scabra
Anthosachne scabra is native to Australia and can be found in wetland areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Anthosachne scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthosachne scabra?
Anthosachne scabra
What is the common name of Anthosachne scabra?
Rough anthosachne
What is the growth habit of Anthosachne scabra?
Perennial grass
Species in the Anthosachne 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:127675-3: 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].