Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Rast. Centr. Azii, Mater. Bot. Inst. Komarov 4: 35 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848206
Common Names
- Pale Anthoxanthum
- Pale Sweet Vernal Grass
- Pale Vernal Grass
Description
Anthoxanthum pallidum (also called Pale 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 pallidum 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 pallidum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthoxanthum pallidum 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 pallidum
Anthoxanthum pallidum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Anthoxanthum pallidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoxanthum pallidum?
Anthoxanthum pallidum
What is the common name of Anthoxanthum pallidum?
Pale sweet vernal grass
What is the natural habitat of Anthoxanthum pallidum?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20009793-1: 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].