Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
soerensenii
ID:
861008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 20: 149 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860343

Common Names

  • Coelachne soerensenii
  • Soerensen's Coelachne
  • Soerensen's Bristlegrass

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Description

Coelachne soerensenii (also called Soerensen's Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a small annual grass native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and is characterized by its thin, delicate leaves and its feathery inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Coelachne soerensenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelachne soerensenii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelachne soerensenii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Coelachne soerensenii

Coelachne soerensenii can be found in wet meadows and wetland margins in the Northern Hemisphere.

Coelachne soerensenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelachne soerensenii?

Coelachne soerensenii

What is the common name of Coelachne soerensenii?

Soerensen's grass

Where is Coelachne soerensenii native to?

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396465-1: 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].