Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ventricosum
ID:
873545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gouan) Schinz & Thell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 58: 39 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872880

Common Names

  • Gastridium ventricosum
  • Ventricosum Fescue
  • Ventricosum Meadow Fescue

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Description

Gastridium ventricosum (also called Ventricose Brome, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is typically found in areas of high soil fertility.

Uses & Benefits

Gastridium ventricosum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gastridium ventricosum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gastridium ventricosum is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the clumps can also be done. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Gastridium ventricosum

Gastridium ventricosum can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Gastridium ventricosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gastridium ventricosum?

Gastridium ventricosum

What is the family of Gastridium ventricosum?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Gastridium ventricosum?

Ventricose Panic Grass

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.
Antoine Gouan (1733-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403930-1: 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].