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Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

Mauritania Vinereed
Also known as: Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon (Cirillo) Kerguélen +19 more
  • Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon (Cirillo) Kerguélen
  • Ampelodesmos ampelodesmos (Cirillo) Kerguélen
  • Ampelodesmos bicolor (Poir.) Kunth
  • Ampelodesmos bicolor (Poir.) Lojac., 1909
  • Ampelodesmos effusus Steud.
  • Ampelodesmos festucoides Steud.
  • Ampelodesmos mauritanicus f. parviflorus Pau
  • Ampelodesmos mauritanicus var. bicolor (Poir.) Fiori
  • Ampelodesmos mauritanicus var. effusus (Steud.) T.Durand & Schinz
  • Ampelodesmos mauritanicus var. squarrosus (Coss. & Durieu) T.Durand & Schinz
  • Ampelodesmos mauriticanus var. bicolor (Poir.) T.Durand & Schinz
  • Ampelodesmos tenax (Vahl) Link
  • Ampelodesmos tenax var. bicolor (Poir.) Fiori
  • Ampelodesmos tenax var. concolor Lojac.
  • Ampelodesmos tenax var. microstachys Trab.
  • Ampelodesmos tenax var. squarrosus Coss. & Durieu
  • Ampelodonax bicolor (Poir.) Lojac.
  • Arundo ampelodesmon Cirillo
  • Arundo ampelodesmos Cirillo
  • Arundo bicolor Poir.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus (commonly known as Mauritania vinereed) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, East Aegean Is., Great Britain, Portugal

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