Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
donaciformis
ID:
1322144

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loisel.) Hardion, Verlaque & B.Vila

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 1222 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334598

Common Names

  • Arundo Donaciformis
  • Donaciformis Arundo
  • Arundo Reed

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Description

Arundo donaciformis (also called Arundo donaciformis, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has an upright growth habit and can reach up to 3 m in height. Its leaves are linear and green, and its flowers are white and plume-like.

Uses & Benefits

Arundo donaciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arundo donaciformis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundo donaciformis is a grass native to California. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. The rootstock should be divided in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Arundo donaciformis

Arundo donaciformis is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in moist woodlands and forests.

Arundo donaciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundo donaciformis?

Arundo donaciformis

What is the natural habitat of Arundo donaciformis?

Arundo donaciformis is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the care requirements for Arundo donaciformis?

Arundo donaciformis requires moderate humidity, warm temperatures, and bright indirect light.

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

Jean-Louis-Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps (1774-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loisel.' in the authors string.
Laurent Hardion: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hardion' in the authors string.
Régine Verlaque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verlaque' in the authors string.
Bruno Vila: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Vila' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124111-1: 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].