Apera spica-venti - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 31 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848273
Common Names
- Spica-Venti Apera
- Spica-Venti Apera Grass
- Spica-Venti Apera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Apera spica-venti (also called Spiked False Oat-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
Apera spica-venti is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apera spica-venti has small, yellow flowers with a single seed in each. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apera spica-venti 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 spica-venti
Apera spica-venti can be found in Europe and Asia.
Apera spica-venti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apera spica-venti?
Apera spica-venti
What is the common name of Apera spica-venti?
Wind-spike False Oat Grass
What is the habitat of Apera spica-venti?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1122912-2: 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].