Nardus stricta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 53 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881131
Common Names
- Nardus Stricta
- Strict Nardus
- Strict Matgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nardus stricta (also called Stiff Nardus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass with thin, wiry stems and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Nardus stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nardus stricta has small white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nardus stricta is a perennial grass that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Nardus stricta
Nardus stricta is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia, from India to China.
Nardus stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nardus stricta?
Nardus stricta
What is the common name of Nardus stricta?
Stricta
What is the natural habitat of Nardus stricta?
Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands
Species in the Nardus 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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409307-1: 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].