Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusiflora
ID:
896866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Holub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9: 271 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896201

Common Names

  • Rostraria obtusiflora
  • Obtusiflora Rostraria
  • Obtusiflora False Brome

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Description

Rostraria obtusiflora (also called Obtuse Bristle-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted habit. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and is found in dry grassland, steppe and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rostraria obtusiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rostraria obtusiflora has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rostraria obtusiflora is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or vegetative propagation. Seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Rostraria obtusiflora

Rostraria obtusiflora is native to Europe, but can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419587-1: 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].