Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pauciflorum
ID:
859170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merino) Brullo, Giusso, Miniss. & Spamp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital. 35: 161 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858505



Common Names

  • Catapodium Pauciflorum
  • Pauciflorum Grass
  • Few-Flowered Catapodium


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Description

Catapodium pauciflorum (also called 'Few-flowered Catapodium', among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other areas with high soil moisture.

Uses & Benefits

Catapodium pauciflorum has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catapodium pauciflorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catapodium pauciflorum is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial groundcover native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Catapodium pauciflorum

Catapodium pauciflorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Catapodium pauciflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catapodium pauciflorum?

Catapodium pauciflorum

What is the common name of Catapodium pauciflorum?

Pauciflorum

Where is Catapodium pauciflorum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Gianpietro Giusso (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giusso' in the authors string.
Pietro Minissale (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miniss.' in the authors string.
Baltasar Merino (1845-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merino' in the authors string.
Giovanni Spampinato (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spamp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77068372-1: 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].