Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambrensis
ID:
881971

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 214 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881306

Common Names

  • Ambres Needlegrass
  • Ambres Bristle Grass
  • Ambres Spear Grass

Searching for Nastus ambrensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Nastus ambrensis (also called Ambres' false needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It grows in clumps and has thin, wiry stems with narrow, silvery-green leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Nastus ambrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nastus ambrensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is slightly curved and has a pointed tip. The leaves are light green in colour.

Searching for Nastus ambrensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Nastus ambrensis is a perennial grass native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is an easy-to-grow grass that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It can be divided in the spring or fall. The seed should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Nastus ambrensis

Nastus ambrensis is native to Madagascar.

Nastus ambrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nastus ambrensis?

Nastus ambrensis

What is the common name of Nastus ambrensis?

Ambrens' nastus

What is the natural habitat of Nastus ambrensis?

Nastus ambrensis is native to Madagascar.

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409343-1: 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].