Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fraseri
ID:
1414193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) ined.

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Unknown

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426658

Common Names

  • Anthoxanthum fraseri
  • Fraser's Sweetgrass
  • Fraser's Anthoxanthum

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Description

Anthoxanthum fraseri (also called Fraser's Sweet Vernal Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to wetter meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoxanthum fraseri has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoxanthum fraseri has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoxanthum fraseri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Anthoxanthum fraseri

Anthoxanthum fraseri is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and in the adjacent Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Anthoxanthum fraseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoxanthum fraseri?

Anthoxanthum fraseri

What is the common name of Anthoxanthum fraseri?

Fraser's anthoxanthum

What is the natural habitat of Anthoxanthum fraseri?

Moist to wet soils in woodlands and disturbed areas

Species in the Anthoxanthum genus

Anthoxanthum aethiopicum, Anthoxanthum amarum, Anthoxanthum arcticum, Anthoxanthum aristatum, Anthoxanthum australe, Anthoxanthum borii, Anthoxanthum brevifolium, Anthoxanthum davidsei, Anthoxanthum dregeanum, Anthoxanthum ecklonii, Anthoxanthum flexuosum, Anthoxanthum glabrum, Anthoxanthum gracile, Anthoxanthum hookeri, Anthoxanthum horsfieldii, Anthoxanthum japonicum, Anthoxanthum juncifolium, Anthoxanthum khasianum, Anthoxanthum laxum, Anthoxanthum madagascariense, Anthoxanthum mexicanum, Anthoxanthum monticola, Anthoxanthum nipponicum, Anthoxanthum nitens, Anthoxanthum nivale, Anthoxanthum occidentale, Anthoxanthum odoratum, Anthoxanthum ovatum, Anthoxanthum pallidum, Anthoxanthum pluriflorum, Anthoxanthum potaninii, Anthoxanthum pusillum, Anthoxanthum rariflorum, Anthoxanthum redolens, Anthoxanthum repens, Anthoxanthum sikkimense, Anthoxanthum spicatum, Anthoxanthum submuticum, Anthoxanthum tibeticum, Anthoxanthum tongo, Anthoxanthum utriculatum, Anthoxanthum wendelboi, Anthoxanthum fraseri, Anthoxanthum racemosum, Anthoxanthum zinserlingii, Anthoxanthum brunonis, Anthoxanthum cupreum, Anthoxanthum equisetum, Anthoxanthum fuscum, Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae,

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

IPNI record: 77177070-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427599
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177070-1: 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].