Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
effusa
ID:
852109

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 9: 56 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851444

Common Names

  • Aulonemia effusa
  • Effusa Aulonemia
  • Effusa's Aulonemia

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Description

Aulonemia effusa (also called Effuse Aulonemia, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are narrow, flat and have a pointed tip. The flowers are small and yellow in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Aulonemia effusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aulonemia effusa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aulonemia effusa is an evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aulonemia effusa

Aulonemia effusa can be found in Colombia.

Aulonemia effusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulonemia effusa?

Aulonemia effusa

What are the common names of Aulonemia effusa?

Spreading Aulonemia

What is the natural habitat of Aulonemia effusa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Aulonemia genus

Aulonemia amplissima, Aulonemia aristulata, Aulonemia bogotensis, Aulonemia boliviana, Aulonemia chimantaensis, Aulonemia deflexa, Aulonemia effusa, Aulonemia goyazensis, Aulonemia gueko, Aulonemia haenkei, Aulonemia herzogiana, Aulonemia hirtula, Aulonemia humillima, Aulonemia jauaensis, Aulonemia laxa, Aulonemia longiaristata, Aulonemia longipedicellata, Aulonemia nitida, Aulonemia parviflora, Aulonemia patriae, Aulonemia patula, Aulonemia pumila, Aulonemia purpurata, Aulonemia queko, Aulonemia radiata, Aulonemia robusta, Aulonemia setigera, Aulonemia subpectinata, Aulonemia tremula, Aulonemia trianae, Aulonemia viscosa, Aulonemia ximenae, Aulonemia yanachagensis, Aulonemia scripta, Aulonemia bromoides, Aulonemia setosa, Aulonemia cochabambensis, Aulonemia insignis, Aulonemia fuentesii, Aulonemia madidiensis, Aulonemia dinirensis, Aulonemia cincta, Aulonemia prolifera, Aulonemia soderstromii, Aulonemia xerophylla, Aulonemia david-smithii, Aulonemia rubraligulata, Aulonemia notata, Aulonemia verucosa,

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:26902-2: 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].