Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
scabra
ID:
1595518

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


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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.

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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 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].