Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
berteroniana
ID:
879556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 237 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878891

Common Names

  • Berteroniana Megalachne
  • Berteronian Megalachne
  • Berteronian Megalachne Palm

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Description

Megalachne berteroniana (also called Berteron's Megalachne, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region, Africa, and the Middle East. It typically grows in sandy soils and is drought tolerant. It has thin, wiry stems and small, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Megalachne berteroniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Megalachne berteroniana are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megalachne berteroniana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a soil-based potting mix and fertilize regularly. When planting in the ground, amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.

Where to Find Megalachne berteroniana

Megalachne berteroniana can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Megalachne berteroniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megalachne berteroniana?

Megalachne berteroniana

What is the family of Megalachne berteroniana?

Poaceae

What is the range of Megalachne berteroniana?

South America

Species in the Megalachne 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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325856-2: 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].