Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Annuario Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 7: 75 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860356
Common Names
- Coelachyrum praeflorum
- Early-flowering Coelachyrum
- Early-flowering Hare's-foot Grass
Description
Coelachyrum praeflorum (also called Pre-Flowering 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
Coelachyrum praeflorum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coelachyrum praeflorum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelachyrum praeflorum 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 Coelachyrum praeflorum
Coelachyrum praeflorum can be found in wet meadows and wetland margins in the Northern Hemisphere.
Coelachyrum praeflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelachyrum praeflorum?
Coelachyrum praeflorum
What is the common name of Coelachyrum praeflorum?
Praeflorum grass
Where is Coelachyrum praeflorum native to?
Africa
Species in the Coelachyrum 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:396475-1: 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].