Pseudechinolaena camusiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camusiana
ID:
895525
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 15: 132 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894860
Common Names
- Camus' Pseudechinolaena
- Camus' Pseudechinolaena Grass
- Camus' Pseudechinolaena Grass
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Pseudechinolaena camusiana (also called Camus' False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudechinolaena camusiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as a medicinal herb.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pseudechinolaena camusiana var. tricistata BosserPseudechinolaena camusiana var. camusiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudechinolaena camusiana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.
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Pseudechinolaena camusiana is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Pseudechinolaena camusiana
Pseudechinolaena camusiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests, swamps, and riverbanks.
Species in the Pseudechinolaena genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418817-1: 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].