Brylkinia caudata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munro ex A.Gray) F.Schmidt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Reis. Amur-Land., Bot. : 199 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856852
Common Names
- Brylkinia caudata
- Caudate Brylkinia
- Caudate Brylkinia Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brylkinia caudata (also called Brylkinia longifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Brylkinia caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brylkinia caudata is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with awns that are usually bent. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis, and the seedlings are small, slender, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brylkinia caudata is a perennial grass that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Brylkinia caudata
Brylkinia caudata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Brylkinia caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brylkinia caudata?
Brylkinia caudata
What is the common name of Brylkinia caudata?
Cotton thistle
Where is Brylkinia caudata native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Brylkinia 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
Friedrich Schmidt (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Schmidt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394246-1: 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].