Aeluropus littoralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gouan) Parl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 1: 461 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842034
Common Names
- Littoralis Aeluropus
- Littoralis Grass
- Littoralis Hairgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeluropus littoralis (also called Seashore Aeluropus, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear with a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Aeluropus littoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeluropus littoralis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of long, white hairs at the tip of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeluropus littoralis is a hardy, drought-tolerant species that is easily propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Aeluropus littoralis
Aeluropus littoralis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and eastward to Iran.
Aeluropus littoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeluropus littoralis?
Aeluropus littoralis
What is the family of Aeluropus littoralis?
Poaceae
Where is Aeluropus littoralis found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Aeluropus genus
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
Antoine Gouan (1733-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouan' in the authors string.
Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1180129-2: 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].