Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
truncata
ID:
848625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 9: 198 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847960

Common Names

  • Anthephora Truncata
  • Truncata's Anthephora
  • Truncata Anthephora

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Description

Anthephora truncata (also called Common Anthephora, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 10 cm. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and have a wavy margin. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthephora truncata 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 truncata 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 truncata 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 truncata

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

Anthephora truncata FAQ

What is the common name of Anthephora truncata?

Truncate beardgrass

What is the scientific name of Anthephora truncata?

Anthephora truncata

What is the habitat of Anthephora truncata?

Anthephora truncata 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

Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388882-1: 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].