Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Soják
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Čas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Přír. 148: 202 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847888
Common Names
- Aniselytron Treutleri
- Treutleri Aniselytron
- Aniselytron Anise
Description
Aniselytron treutleri (also called Treutler's Aniselytron, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, sandy soils to moist, grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aniselytron treutleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used in erosion control and forage production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Aniselytron treutleri is a spike of yellow flowers. Seeds are small, brown and oblong-shaped. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aniselytron treutleri can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Aniselytron treutleri
Aniselytron treutleri can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Aniselytron treutleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aniselytron treutleri?
Aniselytron treutleri
What are the common names of Aniselytron treutleri?
Common names for Aniselytron treutleri include African anise, African anise-tree, and anise tree.
Where is Aniselytron treutleri native to?
Aniselytron treutleri is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Aniselytron 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388830-1: 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].