Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
895534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 15: 128 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894869

Common Names

  • Slender Pseudechinolaena
  • Slender Pseudechinolaena Grass
  • Slender Pseudechinolaena Grass

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Description

Pseudechinolaena tenuis (also called Tenuis False Oat-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudechinolaena tenuis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudechinolaena tenuis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudechinolaena tenuis is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Pseudechinolaena tenuis

Pseudechinolaena tenuis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Pseudechinolaena tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudechinolaena tenuis?

Pseudechinolaena tenuis

What is the common name of Pseudechinolaena tenuis?

Slender false grass

Where is Pseudechinolaena tenuis found?

Pseudechinolaena tenuis is found in 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

Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418825-1: 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].