Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nitens
ID:
848838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weber) Y.Schouten & Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 348 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848173

Common Names

  • Shiny Anthoxanthum
  • Shiny Sweet Vernal Grass
  • Shiny Vernal Grass

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Description

Anthoxanthum nitens (also called Sweet Vernal Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a tufted perennial grass, growing to 30–90 cm tall, with a rhizome. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoxanthum nitens is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes and is also used as a food source for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthoxanthum nitens is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with slender stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoxanthum nitens is a species of grass native to Europe. It is a perennial grass that grows in sunny, dry areas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Division is the easiest and most successful method of propagation.

Where to Find Anthoxanthum nitens

Anthoxanthum nitens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Anthoxanthum nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoxanthum nitens?

Anthoxanthum nitens

What is the common name of Anthoxanthum nitens?

Shining sweet vernal grass

What is the natural habitat of Anthoxanthum nitens?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Weber (1752-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weber' in the authors string.
Y. Schouten: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Schouten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914834-1: 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].