Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subpectinata
ID:
852141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 9: 61 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851476

Common Names

  • Subpectinate Aulonemia
  • Subpectinate Waterweed
  • Subpectinate Waterweed Aulonemia

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Description

Aulonemia subpectinata (also called False Sea-Oats, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is commonly found in coastal areas and near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Aulonemia subpectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Aulonemia subpectinata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aulonemia subpectinata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. The seed should be sown on the surface of the compost and lightly covered. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks at 18-20°C.

Where to Find Aulonemia subpectinata

Aulonemia subpectinata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Aulonemia subpectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulonemia subpectinata?

Aulonemia subpectinata

What are the common names of Aulonemia subpectinata?

Comb Aulonemia

What is the natural habitat of Aulonemia subpectinata?

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' 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:26922-2: 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].