Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arnacites
ID:
904039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Zuloaga & Soderstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 59: 56 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903374

Common Names

  • Tatianyx arnacites
  • Arnacites Bristle-grass
  • Arnacites Bristlegrass

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Description

Tatianyx arnacites (also called Arnacites grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Africa. It is a tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm tall and has narrow, flat leaves. It grows in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tatianyx arnacites is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tatianyx arnacites is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with awns that are 2-3 mm long. The seed is a small caryopsis, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are slender, with a single, upright culm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tatianyx arnacites can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Tatianyx arnacites

Tatianyx arnacites is native to Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. It can be found in dry and rocky habitats.

Tatianyx arnacites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tatianyx arnacites?

Tatianyx arnacites

What is the common name of Tatianyx arnacites?

Arnacites Tatianyx

Where does Tatianyx arnacites grow?

Tatianyx arnacites is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Species in the Tatianyx 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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915542-1: 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].