Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buckley) Veldkamp
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 348 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848177
Common Names
- Western Anthoxanthum
- Western Sweet Vernal Grass
- Western Vernal Grass
Description
Anthoxanthum occidentale (also called Western 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 occidentale 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
Anthoxanthum occidentale has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthoxanthum occidentale 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 occidentale
Anthoxanthum occidentale can be found in the western United States.
Anthoxanthum occidentale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoxanthum occidentale?
Anthoxanthum occidentale
What is the common name of Anthoxanthum occidentale?
Western sweet vernal grass
What is the natural habitat of Anthoxanthum occidentale?
It is found in western North America
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914835-1: 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].