Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenera
ID:
851857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. , prepr.: 28 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851192

Common Names

  • Tenera Asthenochloa
  • Asthenochloa tenera
  • Tenera Feather Grass

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Description

Asthenochloa tenera (also called Tender Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Asthenochloa tenera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of biomass for energy production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asthenochloa tenera is white with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asthenochloa tenera is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is easy to cultivate and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown in containers, but may need to be pruned to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Asthenochloa tenera

Asthenochloa tenera is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Asthenochloa tenera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asthenochloa tenera?

Asthenochloa tenera

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Tenera Asthenochloa

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Poaceae

Species in the Asthenochloa 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391051-1: 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].