Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
truncatum
ID:
907417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maiden & Betche) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 31: t. 3073 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906752

Common Names

  • Uranthoecium truncatum
  • Truncate Uranthoecium
  • Truncate Uranthoecium Grass

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Description

Uranthoecium truncatum (also called Truncate Uranthoecium, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Uranthoecium truncatum has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uranthoecium truncatum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uranthoecium truncatum is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Uranthoecium truncatum

Uranthoecium truncatum is native to the temperate regions of North America, from Canada to Mexico.

Uranthoecium truncatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uranthoecium truncatum?

Uranthoecium truncatum

What is the common name of Uranthoecium truncatum?

Truncated Uranthoecium

What is the natural habitat of Uranthoecium truncatum?

Uranthoecium truncatum is found in wet meadows, marshy areas, and along streams in the western United States

Species in the Uranthoecium genus

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426217-1: 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].