Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
zwierleinii
ID:
859192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lojac.) Brullo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital. 10: 289 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858527

Common Names

  • Catapodium zwierleinii
  • Zwierlein's Catapodium
  • Zwierlein's Catapodium

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Description

Catapodium zwierleinii (also called 'Zwierlein's Catapodium', among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other areas with high soil moisture.

Uses & Benefits

Catapodium zwierleinii is a species of grass that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to help prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Catapodium zwierleinii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catapodium zwierleinii is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Catapodium zwierleinii

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

Catapodium zwierleinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catapodium zwierleinii?

Catapodium zwierleinii

What is the growth habit of Catapodium zwierleinii?

It is an annual grass that grows in clumps.

What is the native range of Catapodium zwierleinii?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Michele Lojacono-Pojero (1853-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lojac.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395175-1: 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].