Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spinuliferum
ID:
1317309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 17: 281 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329763



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum spinuliferum
  • Spinuliferum Agrostophyllum
  • Spinuliferum Feather Grass


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Description

Agrostophyllum spinuliferum (also called 'Spiny Agrostophyllum', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with thin, thread-like leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum spinuliferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agrostophyllum spinuliferum sub. misoense Ormerod

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum spinuliferum has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum spinuliferum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum spinuliferum

Agrostophyllum spinuliferum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Agrostophyllum spinuliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostophyllum spinuliferum?

Agrostophyllum spinuliferum

What is the common name of Agrostophyllum spinuliferum?

Spiny Agrostophyllum

Where is Agrostophyllum spinuliferum found?

It is found in Madagascar

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

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,

References

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.