Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
1416800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Banfi, Galasso & Bartolucci

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Sci. 15: 18 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429265



Common Names

  • Achnatherum paradoxum
  • Paradox Needlegrass
  • Paradox Achnatherum


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Description

Achnatherum paradoxum (also called Paradox Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, linear, and have a sharp tip. Its flowers are greenish-brown, and its fruits are spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Achnatherum paradoxum is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achnatherum paradoxum has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achnatherum paradoxum is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, separate the rhizomes into sections and replant in a moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Achnatherum paradoxum

Achnatherum paradoxum can be found in the United States.

Achnatherum paradoxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achnatherum paradoxum?

Achnatherum paradoxum

What is the common name of Achnatherum paradoxum?

Paradox needlegrass

What is the family of Achnatherum paradoxum?

Poaceae

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Gabriele Galasso (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galasso' in the authors string.
Fabrizio Bartolucci (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartolucci' in the authors string.
Enrico Augusto Banfi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banfi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77174563-1: 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].