Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aristulata
ID:
867879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack. & Rendle ex Scott Elliot) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 711 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867214

Common Names

  • Entoplocamia aristulata
  • Aristulate Bristle Grass
  • Aristulate Bristlegrass

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Description

Entoplocamia aristulata (also called Aristulata palm, among many other common names) is an evergreen palm native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands, savannahs, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Entoplocamia aristulata 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

Entoplocamia aristulata 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

Entoplocamia aristulata 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 Entoplocamia aristulata

Entoplocamia aristulata 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.

Entoplocamia aristulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Entoplocamia aristulata?

Entoplocamia aristulata

What is the common name of Entoplocamia aristulata?

Aristulata

What is the family of Entoplocamia aristulata?

Poaceae

Species in the Entoplocamia 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400694-1: 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].