Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
antiatlantica
ID:
908921

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barreña, D.Rivera, Alcaraz & Obón) H.Scholz & Valdés

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 663 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908256

Common Names

  • Macrochloa antiatlantica
  • Atlantic Bristlegrass
  • Atlantic Bristle Grass

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Description

Macrochloa antiatlantica (also called Anti-Atlas Macrochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a tufted grass with a bluish-green foliage and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Macrochloa antiatlantica is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrochloa antiatlantica has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrochloa antiatlantica is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. It is a fast-growing grass and can spread quickly, so it should be kept in check by regular mowing or trimming.

Where to Find Macrochloa antiatlantica

Macrochloa antiatlantica can be found in Morocco.

Macrochloa antiatlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrochloa antiatlantica?

Macrochloa antiatlantica

What is the common name of Macrochloa antiatlantica?

Antiatlantic Macrochloa

Where is Macrochloa antiatlantica found?

Macrochloa antiatlantica is found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Macrochloa 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

Benito Valdés (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés' in the authors string.
Francisco Alcaraz Ariza (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alcaraz' in the authors string.
Diego Rivera Núñez (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Rivera' in the authors string.
Concepción Obón (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Obón' in the authors string.
Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Barreña: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barreña' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075490-1: 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].