Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
borgesii
ID:
859145

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Scholz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bot. Chron. 13: 102 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858480

Common Names

  • Catapodium Borgesii
  • Borgesii Grass
  • Borges' Catapodium

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Description

Catapodium borgesii (also called Borges' Catapodium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Catapodium borgesii 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 Catapodium borgesii are white to pale yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catapodium borgesii is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial groundcover native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Catapodium borgesii

Catapodium borgesii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Catapodium borgesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catapodium borgesii?

Catapodium borgesii

What is the common name of Catapodium borgesii?

Borgesii

Where is Catapodium borgesii found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015327-1: 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].