Nastus ambrensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 214 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881306
Common Names
- Ambres Needlegrass
- Ambres Bristle Grass
- Ambres Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nastus ambrensis (also called Ambres' false needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It grows in clumps and has thin, wiry stems with narrow, silvery-green leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Nastus ambrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nastus ambrensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is slightly curved and has a pointed tip. The leaves are light green in colour.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nastus ambrensis is a perennial grass native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is an easy-to-grow grass that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It can be divided in the spring or fall. The seed should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Nastus ambrensis
Nastus ambrensis is native to Madagascar.
Nastus ambrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nastus ambrensis?
Nastus ambrensis
What is the common name of Nastus ambrensis?
Ambrens' nastus
What is the natural habitat of Nastus ambrensis?
Nastus ambrensis is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Nastus 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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409343-1: 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].