Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blanchei
ID:
907616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 539 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906951

Common Names

  • Blanche's Ventenata
  • Ventenata blanchei
  • Ventenata

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Description

Ventenata blanchei (also called 'Blanche's Ventenata', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial native to Madagascar, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ventenata blanchei is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil cover crop. It is also used to make bread, beer, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ventenata blanchei has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and tall with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ventenata blanchei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Ventenata blanchei should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ventenata blanchei

Ventenata blanchei is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Ventenata blanchei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ventenata blanchei?

Ventenata blanchei

What is the common name of Ventenata blanchei?

Blanche's grass

What is the natural habitat of Ventenata blanchei?

Ventenata blanchei is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426309-1: 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].