Status:
valid
Authors:
Romero Zarco
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 18: 310 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872929
Common Names
- Valdes' Gaudinia
- Valdes' Spikemoss
- Valdes' Spike Moss
Description
Gaudinia valdesii (also called Gaudinia valdesii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in coastal habitats. It is a perennial grass with thin, upright stems and narrow, linear leaves. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets with awns.
Uses & Benefits
Gaudinia valdesii 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
Gaudinia valdesii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gaudinia valdesii can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.
Where to Find Gaudinia valdesii
Gaudinia valdesii is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Gaudinia valdesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gaudinia valdesii?
Gaudinia valdesii
What is the family of Gaudinia valdesii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Gaudinia valdesii?
Valdesii Gaudinia
Species in the Gaudinia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996752-1: 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].