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.
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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
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, East Aegean Is., Great Britain, Portugal