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Aeluropus littoralis (Gouan) Parl.

Synonyms

Aeluropus hirsutus, Aeluropus intermedius, Aeluropus korshinskyi, Aeluropus laevis, Aeluropus micrantherus, Aeluropus pungens, Aeluropus sinensis, Agrostis pungens, Calotheca littoralis, Chamaedactylis maritima, Dactylis distichophylla, Dactylis littoralis, Dactylis maritima, Festuca littoralis, Koeleria littoralis, Melica littoralis, Poa littoralis, Poa pungens, Triticum supinum

Common names

Ikrish, Indian walnut

My notes

Likely to be the same as Aeluropus lagopoides.

AI-generated Description

Aeluropus littoralis, also known as sea couch grass or coastal sandbur, is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. In Qatar, it has been found growing in coastal areas, including sandy beaches, salt flats, and mangrove swamps. Research studies have identified A. littoralis as a common species in Qatar's coastal ecosystems, where it plays a crucial role in stabilizing sand dunes and providing habitat for wildlife. Its tolerance to high salinity and drought makes it well-suited to Qatar's arid coastal environment.

Mat of Indian walnut (Aeluropus littoralis) in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015
Ash Shamal, Qatar

Salt tolerant gras Aeluropus littoralis(?) taken from salt marsh near Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, June 20, 2015

Salt tolerant gras Aeluropus littoralis(?) taken from a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan) in north-western Qatar, September 12, 2015

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Aeluropus littoralis in Qatar reveal its presence in various environments. It forms mats in silty depressions, such as in Al Nuaman near Zubara, where it was spotted in March 2015. The plant is also found in salt marshes, like the one near Jebel Fuwairit, where it was observed in June 2015. Additionally, Aeluropus littoralis grows in silty depressions near Al Nuaman in north-western Qatar, as seen in September 2015. Its ability to thrive in these areas suggests that it is salt-tolerant and can adapt to different conditions. The plant's presence in northern Qatar, including locations like Zubara and Jebel Fuwairit, highlights its widespread distribution in the region. These observations provide insight into the plant's ecological preferences and tolerance to saline environments. Its growth patterns and habitats indicate a hardy and resilient species.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Aeluropus littoralis from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.