Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.M.Vázquez & Devesa) F.M.Vázquez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Folia Bot. Extremadur. 7: 83 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329765
Common Names
- Stipellula magrebensis
- Magrebensis Stipellula
- Magrebensis Whitlow Grass
Description
Stipellula magrebensis (also called 'Magreb Stipellula', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with thin, thread-like leaves. It is native to North Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stipellula magrebensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stipellula magrebensis has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Stipellula magrebensis
Stipellula magrebensis is native to Morocco and Algeria.
Stipellula magrebensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipellula magrebensis?
Stipellula magrebensis
What is the common name of Stipellula magrebensis?
Magreb Stipellula
Where is Stipellula magrebensis found?
It is found in Morocco
Species in the Stipellula 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:60461960-2: 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].