Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Moench
Source:
wcs
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Methodus : 201 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877504
Common Names
- Golden Lamarckia
- Aurea Lamarckia
- Golden Lamarck's Grass
Description
Lamarckia aurea (also called the Golden-Foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 m. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lamarckia aurea is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lamarckia aurea is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lamarckia aurea is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in poor soils.
Where to Find Lamarckia aurea
Lamarckia aurea can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lamarckia aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamarckia aurea?
Lamarckia aurea
What is the common name of Lamarckia aurea?
Golden grass
Where is Lamarckia aurea found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Species in the Lamarckia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406803-1: 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].