Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
867872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 739 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867207

Common Names

  • Imbricata Wildrye
  • Imbricata Rye Grass
  • Imbricata Wheatgrass

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Description

Entolasia imbricata (also called Imbricate Entolasia, 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

Entolasia imbricata 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

Entolasia imbricata 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

Entolasia imbricata 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 Entolasia imbricata

Entolasia imbricata 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.

Entolasia imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Entolasia imbricata?

Entolasia imbricata

What is the common name of Entolasia imbricata?

Imbricata

What is the family of Entolasia imbricata?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400688-1: 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].