Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
859864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 77 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859199

Common Names

  • Chasmopodium afzelii
  • Afzelius' Chasmopodium
  • Afzelian Chasmopodium

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Description

Chasmopodium afzelii (also called Afzelius' Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and its stems are covered with short, bristly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Chasmopodium afzelii has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chasmopodium afzelii has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chasmopodium afzelii is a perennial grass native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chasmopodium afzelii

Chasmopodium afzelii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Chasmopodium afzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chasmopodium afzelii?

Chasmopodium afzelii

What is the common name of Chasmopodium afzelii?

Afzelius' Woodoats

What is the natural habitat of Chasmopodium afzelii?

Woodlands, roadsides, and disturbed sites

Species in the Chasmopodium 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395689-1: 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].