Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Camus) A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Soc. Bot. Lyon 14: 72 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894891
Common Names
- Pseudolasiacis bathiei
- Bathiei Grass
- Bathiei Reed
Description
Pseudolasiacis bathiei (also called Bathiei 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
Pseudolasiacis bathiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudolasiacis bathiei has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons that are broadly ovate and have a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudolasiacis bathiei can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into sections with at least two shoots each. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist.
Where to Find Pseudolasiacis bathiei
Pseudolasiacis bathiei is native to Madagascar and can be found in open grasslands and woodlands.
Pseudolasiacis bathiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudolasiacis bathiei?
Pseudolasiacis bathiei
What is the common name of Pseudolasiacis bathiei?
Bathie's false lasiacis
Where is Pseudolasiacis bathiei found?
Pseudolasiacis bathiei is found in Madagascar.
Species in the Pseudolasiacis 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418841-1: 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].