Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macrochaeta
ID:
846607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 281 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845942

Common Names

  • Anadelphia macrochaeta
  • Macrochaeta Anadelphia
  • Large-haired Anadelphia

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Description

Anadelphia macrochaeta (also called Common Hair-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Anadelphia macrochaeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anadelphia macrochaeta is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anadelphia macrochaeta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Anadelphia macrochaeta

Anadelphia macrochaeta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Anadelphia macrochaeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anadelphia macrochaeta?

Anadelphia macrochaeta

What is the common name of Anadelphia macrochaeta?

Macrochaeta Anadelphia

What is the natural habitat of Anadelphia macrochaeta?

Tropical rainforests

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387355-1: 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].