Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
blitoides
ID:
540637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt. ex Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 54 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539969



Common Names

  • Aphanisma blitoides
  • Blitoides Aphanisma
  • Blitoides Aphanisma Grass


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Description

Aphanisma blitoides (also called Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aphanisma blitoides is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphanisma blitoides is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphanisma blitoides is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Plant divisions in moist soil in full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Aphanisma blitoides

Aphanisma blitoides can be found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Aphanisma blitoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphanisma blitoides?

Aphanisma blitoides

What is the common name of Aphanisma blitoides?

Blitoides

What type of plant is Aphanisma blitoides?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Aphanisma genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643387: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.