Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
848915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Palerm. 1: 94 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848250

Common Names

  • Insularis Antinoria
  • Insular Antinoria
  • Insular Antinoria Grass

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Description

Antinoria insularis (also called Island Antinoria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antinoria insularis is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antinoria insularis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antinoria insularis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as heavily. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Antinoria insularis

Antinoria insularis can be found in the Canary Islands.

Antinoria insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antinoria insularis?

Antinoria insularis

What is the common name of Antinoria insularis?

Insular orchid

What is the natural habitat of Antinoria insularis?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America

Species in the Antinoria genus

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

Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389057-1: 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].