Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
acutum
ID:
1318689

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Banfi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Sci. 5(2): 59 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331143

Common Names

  • Acutum Thinopyrum
  • Acut Thinopyrum
  • Acut Thinopyrum Grass

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Description

Thinopyrum acutum (also called 'Thinopyrum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a grass, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thinopyrum acutum is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thinopyrum acutum has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thinopyrum acutum is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or vegetatively. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. For vegetative propagation, divide the clumps of grass in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Thinopyrum acutum

Thinopyrum acutum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, mainly in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Thinopyrum acutum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Thinopyrum acutum?

Thinopyrum acutum prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Thinopyrum acutum?

Thinopyrum acutum prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Thinopyrum acutum?

Thinopyrum acutum prefers a humidity level of 50-70%

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60477486-2: 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].