Achnatherum pilosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
1516067
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.S.Zhang & W.L.Chen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 350: 87 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003057
Common Names
- Achnatherum pilosum
- Hairy Achnatherum
- Pilose Achnatherum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Achnatherum pilosum (also called Pilose Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It is found in dry, open grasslands and sagebrush steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Achnatherum pilosum is an ornamental grass that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achnatherum pilosum is a small, yellow flower with 3 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Achnatherum pilosum can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seed should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Achnatherum pilosum
Achnatherum pilosum is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Achnatherum pilosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achnatherum pilosum?
Achnatherum pilosum
What is the natural habitat of Achnatherum pilosum?
Dry grasslands
What are the common names of Achnatherum pilosum?
Pilosum Achnatherum
Species in the Achnatherum genus
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,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178922-1: 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].