Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
848619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 74 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847954

Common Names

  • Anthephora Pubescens
  • Pubescens's Anthephora
  • Pubescens Anthephora

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Description

Anthephora pubescens (also called Soft Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a tufted grass with soft, light green leaves. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in wet grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anthephora pubescens is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies, and can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthephora pubescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthephora pubescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and can be divided every few years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Anthephora pubescens

Anthephora pubescens is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey, and in the Canary Islands.

Anthephora pubescens FAQ

What is the common name of Anthephora pubescens?

Hairy beardgrass

What is the scientific name of Anthephora pubescens?

Anthephora pubescens

What is the habitat of Anthephora pubescens?

Anthephora pubescens is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388876-1: 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].