Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
adenopoda
ID:
844322

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 7: 46 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843657



Common Names

  • Adenopoda Aeranthes
  • Adenopoda Aeranthes
  • Adenopoda Aeranthes


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Description

Aeranthes adenopoda (also called Adenopod Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Middle East. It is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome, and grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aeranthes adenopoda is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeranthes adenopoda has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeranthes adenopoda is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Aeranthes adenopoda

Aeranthes adenopoda can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Aeranthes adenopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeranthes adenopoda?

Aeranthes adenopoda

What is the common name of Aeranthes adenopoda?

Adenopoda Bentgrass

What is the growth habit of Aeranthes adenopoda?

It is a tufted perennial grass

Species in the Aeranthes genus

Aeranthes campbelliae, Aeranthes virginalis, Aeranthes adenopoda, Aeranthes aemula, Aeranthes africana, Aeranthes albidiflora, Aeranthes ambrensis, Aeranthes angustidens, Aeranthes antennophora, Aeranthes arachnitis, Aeranthes bathieana, Aeranthes carnosa, Aeranthes caudata, Aeranthes crassifolia, Aeranthes denticulata, Aeranthes dentiens, Aeranthes ecalcarata, Aeranthes filipes, Aeranthes grandiflora, Aeranthes hermannii, Aeranthes laxiflora, Aeranthes leandriana, Aeranthes moratii, Aeranthes multinodis, Aeranthes neoperrieri, Aeranthes nidus, Aeranthes orophila, Aeranthes orthopoda, Aeranthes parkesii, Aeranthes parvula, Aeranthes peyrotii, Aeranthes polyanthema, Aeranthes ramosa, Aeranthes robusta, Aeranthes sambiranoensis, Aeranthes schlechteri, Aeranthes setiformis, Aeranthes setipes, Aeranthes strangulata, Aeranthes subramosa, Aeranthes tenella, Aeranthes tricalcarata, Aeranthes tropophila, Aeranthes strangulatus, Aeranthes unciformis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,