Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
novae-zelandiae
ID:
1415136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gand.) ined.

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Unknown

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427601


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Description

Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae (also called Novae-Zelandiae Anthoxanthum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem, with opposite leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to maintain healthy growth.

Where to Find Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae

Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae is native to New Zealand.

Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae?

Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae

What is the family of Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae?

New Zealand Sweet Vernalgrass

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

Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177018-1: 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].