Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
piliferum
ID:
874799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sol.) Hochst. ex Jaub. & Spach

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 4: 24 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874134

Common Names

  • Heteranthelium piliferum
  • Piliferous Heteranthelium
  • Piliferous Heteranthelium

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Description

Heteranthelium piliferum (also called Hair grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, erect stem with a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heteranthelium piliferum is used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heteranthelium piliferum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Heteranthelium piliferum are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteranthelium piliferum is a perennial grass native to the Middle East. It is found in dry, open areas, often in sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Heteranthelium piliferum

Heteranthelium piliferum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Italy.

Heteranthelium piliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteranthelium piliferum?

Heteranthelium piliferum

What is the natural habitat of Heteranthelium piliferum?

Tropical forests of the Middle East

What is the conservation status of Heteranthelium piliferum?

Least Concern

Species in the Heteranthelium 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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404744-1: 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].