Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
grossus
ID:
338081

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Goetgh. & D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46: 171 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337413



Common Names

  • Actinoscirpus grossus
  • Gross Actinoscirpus
  • Gross-Fruited Actinoscirpus


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Description

Actinoscirpus grossus (also called Gross' Actinoscirpus, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in Europe and Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in wet grasslands and marshlands at elevations of up to 1,500 m. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Actinoscirpus grossus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Actinoscirpus grossus var. grossus
Actinoscirpus grossus var. kysoor (Roxb.) Noltie

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinoscirpus grossus is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinoscirpus grossus is a perennial grass native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a clump-forming grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Actinoscirpus grossus

Actinoscirpus grossus can be found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East.

Actinoscirpus grossus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinoscirpus grossus?

Actinoscirpus grossus

What is the common name of Actinoscirpus grossus?

Grossus Actinoscirpus

What is the natural habitat of Actinoscirpus grossus?

Actinoscirpus grossus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Actinoscirpus genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962435-1: 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].