Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lappacea
ID:
851860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 372 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851195



Common Names

  • Lappacea Astrebla
  • Astrebla lappacea
  • Lappacea Wheat Grass


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Description

Astrebla lappacea (also called Lappet Wheatgrass, 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

Astrebla lappacea is used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used as a source of honey and wax.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astrebla lappacea 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

Astrebla lappacea 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 Astrebla lappacea

Astrebla lappacea is native to Australia.

Astrebla lappacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrebla lappacea?

Astrebla lappacea

What is the common name of Astrebla lappacea?

Lappacea Astrebla

What is the family of Astrebla lappacea?

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:391053-1: 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].