Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
anceps
ID:
923571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Soreng

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 691 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922906

Common Names

  • Coleataenia anceps
  • Anceps Coleataenia
  • Anceps Coleataenia Moss

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Description

Coleataenia anceps (also called Anceps Coleataenia, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and green, and the fruits are small and brown. It grows in moist, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coleataenia anceps is a species of fern native to New Zealand. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleataenia anceps has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are linear and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleataenia anceps is a species of fern native to Brazil. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by spores or division of the clumps. The spores should be sown in a warm and humid environment and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Coleataenia anceps

Coleataenia anceps is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical rainforests and disturbed areas.

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60457447-2: 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].