Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
unispiceus
ID:
867870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 108 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867205

Common Names

  • Unispice Wildrye
  • Unispice Rye Grass
  • Unispice Wheatgrass

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Description

Enteropogon unispiceus (also called Single-spiked Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a tufted growth habit with narrow, pubescent leaves and panicles of spikelets that are usually purplish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Enteropogon unispiceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enteropogon unispiceus has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enteropogon unispiceus is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and can be propagated by seed or division. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It can be mowed to keep it looking neat.

Where to Find Enteropogon unispiceus

Enteropogon unispiceus is native to Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, such as the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.

Enteropogon unispiceus FAQ

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Unispiceus

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Poaceae

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400687-1: 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].