Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
860999

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 187 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860334

Common Names

  • Coelachne pulchella
  • Pretty Coelachne
  • Beautiful Coelachne

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Description

Coelachne pulchella (also called Annual Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a small annual grass native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and is characterized by its thin, delicate leaves and its feathery inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Coelachne pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelachne pulchella has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelachne pulchella is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Coelachne pulchella

Coelachne pulchella can be found in wet meadows and wetland margins in the Northern Hemisphere.

Coelachne pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelachne pulchella?

Coelachne pulchella

What is the common name of Coelachne pulchella?

Pretty grass

Where is Coelachne pulchella native to?

Africa

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396462-1: 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].