Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
atlanticum
ID:
917740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dobignard

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Index Syn. Fl. Afrique N. 1: 426 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917075

Common Names

  • Brachypodium atlanticum
  • Atlanticum Brachypodium
  • Brachypodium

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Description

Brachypodium atlanticum (also called Atlantic Brachypodium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to the Atlantic region of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen grass with small yellow flowers, and its leaves are usually variegated with green, yellow, or white.

Uses & Benefits

Brachypodium atlanticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachypodium atlanticum has small, white flowers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachypodium atlanticum is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division or stem cuttings. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Brachypodium atlanticum

Brachypodium atlanticum is native to Portugal.

Brachypodium atlanticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachypodium atlanticum?

Brachypodium atlanticum

What is the common name of Brachypodium atlanticum?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Brachypodium atlanticum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Alain Dobignard (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dobignard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106287-1: 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].