Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smyrnacea
ID:
1098745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) H.Scholz

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 19: 109 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001098083

Common Names

  • Rostraria smyrnacea
  • Smyrnian Rostraria
  • Smyrnacea Rostraria

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Description

Rostraria smyrnacea (also called Smyrna rostraria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rostraria smyrnacea is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rostraria smyrnacea has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rostraria smyrnacea is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.

Where to Find Rostraria smyrnacea

Rostraria smyrnacea can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25544020: Based on the initial data import
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.