Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
falcis
ID:
923366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Connor) Barkworth & S.W.L.Jacobs

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Telopea 13: 49 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922701



Common Names

  • Anthosachne falcis
  • Anthosachne Falcis
  • Anthosachne falcis Plant


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Description

Anthosachne falcis (also called 'Common Wheat Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It is typically found in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthosachne falcis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthosachne falcis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthosachne falcis is an evergreen grass that can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular watering.

Where to Find Anthosachne falcis

Anthosachne falcis can be found in Australia.

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

Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60456138-2: 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].