Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
1593500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Lehm.) R.L.Barrett, K.L.Wilson & J.J.Bruhl

Source:

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Telopea 24: 76 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048017



Common Names

  • Ammothryon grandiflorum
  • Grandiflorum Ammothryon
  • Grandiflor Ammothryon


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Description

Ammothryon grandiflorum (also called 'Large-flowered Ammothryon', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in moist habitats. It has a tufted habit and its stems are erect and slender. The leaves are bright green and the inflorescence is a terminal panicle.

Uses & Benefits

Ammothryon grandiflorum is used as a food crop, a fodder crop for livestock, and as a soil cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammothryon grandiflorum has large, white flowers with awns. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammothryon grandiflorum is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Ammothryon grandiflorum

Ammothryon grandiflorum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Ammothryon grandiflorum FAQ

What are the common uses of Ammothryon grandiflorum?

Ammothryon grandiflorum is commonly used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.

What type of soil does Ammothryon grandiflorum prefer?

Ammothryon grandiflorum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Ammothryon grandiflorum?

Ammothryon grandiflorum prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

Species in the Ammothryon 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77305071-1: 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].