Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 31 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848265
Common Names
- Interrupted Apera
- Interrupted Apera Grass
- Interrupted Apera
Description
Apera interrupta (also called Slender Apera, 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
Apera interrupta is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apera interrupta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apera interrupta is a perennial grass that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Apera interrupta
Apera interrupta can be found in Europe and Asia.
Apera interrupta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apera interrupta?
Apera interrupta
What is the common name of Apera interrupta?
Interrupted False Brome
What is the habitat of Apera interrupta?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Apera 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389070-1: 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].