Status:
valid
Authors:
Dogan, Behçet & Sinan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 455 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330292
Common Names
- Pseudophleum anatolicum
- Anatolicum Pseudophleum
- Anatolicum
Description
Pseudophleum anatolicum (also called Pseudophleum nodosum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Eastern Europe. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, roadsides, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudophleum anatolicum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and as an antiseptic. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudophleum anatolicum has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudophleum anatolicum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pseudophleum anatolicum
Pseudophleum anatolicum is native to the Middle East and can be found in the wild in countries such as Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
Pseudophleum anatolicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudophleum anatolicum?
Pseudophleum anatolicum
What is the common name of Pseudophleum anatolicum?
Anatolian Falsegrass
What is the natural habitat of Pseudophleum anatolicum?
Pseudophleum anatolicum is native to the eastern Mediterranean region
Species in the Pseudophleum 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
Behçet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Behçet' in the authors string.
Ali Sinan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sinan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60469997-2: 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].