Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bor) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Zlaki SSSR : 481 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858458
Common Names
- Catabrosella Gillettii
- Gillettii Grass
- Gillett's Bristle Grass
Description
Catabrosella gillettii (also called Gillett's Catabrosella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Caucasus and parts of Turkey. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Catabrosella gillettii has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Catabrosella gillettii are white to pale pink, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catabrosella gillettii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. Division is the quickest way to propagate this plant. It can be divided in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Catabrosella gillettii
Catabrosella gillettii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Catabrosella 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176935-1: 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].