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Common Names
- Anthoxanthum zinserlingii
- Zinserling's Anthoxanthum
- Zinserling's Sweet Vernal Grass
Description
Anthoxanthum zinserlingii (also called Zinserlingii 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 zinserlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoxanthum zinserlingii is an inflorescence of small spikelets, each containing a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthoxanthum zinserlingii 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 zinserlingii
Anthoxanthum zinserlingii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Anthoxanthum zinserlingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoxanthum zinserlingii?
Anthoxanthum zinserlingii
What is the family of Anthoxanthum zinserlingii?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Anthoxanthum zinserlingii?
Zinserling's 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177313-1: 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].