Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
appalachiana
ID:
1279749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triplett, Weakley & L.G.Clark

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 88 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279087



Common Names

  • Arundinaria appalachiana
  • Appalachian Arundinaria
  • Appalachian Cane


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Description

Arundinaria appalachiana (also called Appalachian Arundinaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in dry, rocky soils of grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinaria appalachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arundinaria appalachiana has small, white flowers with six petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinaria appalachiana is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. Seeds can be sown directly in the garden or started indoors in the late winter.

Where to Find Arundinaria appalachiana

Arundinaria appalachiana is native to the Appalachian Mountains of the United States and can be found in the wild in the mountains and grasslands of the region.

Arundinaria appalachiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinaria appalachiana?

Arundinaria appalachiana

What is the common name of Arundinaria appalachiana?

Appalachiana Arundinaria

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Poaceae

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

Alan Stuart Weakley (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weakley' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
James Keith Triplett (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triplett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60443138-2: 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].