Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutica
ID:
848977

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 82 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848312



Common Names

  • Apluda mutica
  • Mute Apluda
  • Mute Fescue


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Description

Apluda mutica (also called Blunt Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It is a tufted grass with short, stiff, blunt leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Apluda mutica is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for treating headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apluda mutica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apluda mutica is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Apluda mutica

Apluda mutica is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Apluda mutica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apluda mutica?

Apluda mutica

What is the common name of Apluda mutica?

Mutica Apluda

What is the family of Apluda mutica?

Poaceae

Species in the Apluda 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389110-1: 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].