Status:
valid
Authors:
(Delile ex Spreng.) Laínz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Forest. Invest. 10: 330 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858490
Common Names
- Catapodium Hemipoa
- Hemipoa Grass
- Half-Grass Catapodium
Description
Catapodium hemipoa (also called Hemipoa 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 hemipoa 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 hemipoa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catapodium hemipoa 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 hemipoa
Catapodium hemipoa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Catapodium hemipoa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catapodium hemipoa?
Catapodium hemipoa
What is the common name of Catapodium hemipoa?
Hemipoa
Where is Catapodium hemipoa found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Catapodium 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:395155-1: 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].