Family: Poaceae
Author: (Poir.) T.Durand & Schinz
Bibliography: Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 874 (1894)
Year: 1894
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Ampelodesmos
Vegetable: False
Observations: W. & C. Medit.
Description
Mauritania vinereed, known scientifically as Ampelodesmos mauritanicus, is a significant species within the Poaceae family, commonly referred to as the grass or true grass family. Described initially in 1894 in the botanical work “Consp. Fl. Afric.,” this plant has been studied and classified by notable botanists, with its current nomenclature attributed to the efforts of (Poir.) T. Durand & Schinz.
This perennial grass is native to the Western and Central Mediterranean regions, where it thrives in its natural habitat. It is well-adapted to the climate conditions found in these areas, showcasing a robust and resilient nature.
Mauritania vinereed is recognized for its ecological importance, contributing to the stability of soil structures and serving as a fodder source in its native regions. Its ability to thrive in varied Mediterranean climates speaks to its versatility and adaptability.
In summary, Ampelodesmos mauritanicus embodies the botanical richness and resilience characteristic of Mediterranean flora, underlining its ecological and agricultural value in the regions it inhabits.
Common Names
Eng: mauritania vinereed, mauritanian grass
En: Mauritania vinereed, Mauritanian grass
Ca: Carcera, Càrritx
Fr: Diss, Ampelodesmos de Mauritanie
De: Diss, Dissgras, Rebenrohr
It: Ampelodesma, Saracchi, Tagliamani
Es: Carrizo
Synonyms
- Donax festucoides ((Desf.) P.Beauv.)
- Ampelodesmos mauritanicus var. effusus ((Steud.) T.Durand & Schinz)
- Avena festucoides ((Desf.) Raspail)
- Ampelodesmos tenax var. bicolor ((Poir.) Fiori)
- Ampelodesmos ampelodesmos ((Cirillo) Kerguélen)
- Arundo festucoides (Desf.)
- Donax bicolor ((Poir.) P.Beauv.)
- Donax ampelodesmos (C.Presl)
- Calamagrostis bicolor (J.F.Gmel.)
- Ampelodesmos tenax var. squarrosus (Coss. & Durieu)
- Ampelodonax bicolor ((Poir.) Lojac.)
- Ampelodesmos mauritanicus var. bicolor ((Poir.) Fiori)
- Arundo ampelodesmos (Cirillo)
- Arundo tenax (Vahl)
- Arundo bicolor (Poir.)
- Stipa mauritanica ((Poir.) Columbus & J.P.Sm.)
- Ampelodesmos tenax var. microstachys (Trab.)
- Ampelodesmos mauritanicus f. parviflorus (Pau)
- Donax tenax ((Vahl) P.Beauv.)
- Arundo biflora (Lam.)
- Donax mauritanicus ((Poir.) P.Beauv.)
- Arundo festucoides f. grandiflora (Pau)
- Ampelodesmos mauritanicus var. squarrosus ((Coss. & Durieu) T.Durand & Schinz)
- Ampelodesmos bicolor ((Poir.) Kunth)
- Ampelodesmos effusus (Steud.)
- Ampelodesmos festucoides (Steud.)
- Ampelodesmos tenax var. concolor (Lojac.)
- Ampelodesmos tenax ((Vahl) Link)
- Ampelodesmos ampelodesmon ((Cirillo) Kerguélen)
Distribution
- Algeria (native)
- Baleares (native)
- France (native)
- Greece (native)
- Italy (native)
- Libya (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Spain (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- California (introduced)
- East Aegean Is. (introduced)
- Portugal (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Dec 14, 2021 by Athos Zanarini (cc-by-sa)
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Taken Nov 21, 2019 by Émile Maurice (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 6, 2020 by fulviagenovese (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 20, 2019 by fra fra (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Aug 28, 2022 by Amendola Luigi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 31, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 31, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 11, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Thierry MENARD (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 5, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Patrick LEBOULENGER (cc-by-sa)
Flower
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Taken May 31, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 31, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 10, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Patrick LEBOULENGER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 20, 2019 by fra fra (cc-by-sa)
Habit
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Taken Apr 10, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Patrick LEBOULENGER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 14, 1997 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 5, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Patrick LEBOULENGER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 20, 2019 by fra fra (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Apr 25, 2019 by Manuel Motta (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Apr 9, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Patrick LEBOULENGER (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken May 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken May 31, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/4925448)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387257-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ampelodesmos mauritanicus (Poir.) T.Durand & Schinz)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Graminoid
Growth
Ph maximum: 8.0
Ph minimum: 7.5
Light: 9
Atmospheric humidity: 2
Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’]
Soil nutriments: 4
