Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
1551762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) D.A.Neill, Lowry & G.M.Plunkett

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Novon 27(4): 260. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031778

Common Names

  • Crepinella Weberbaueri
  • Weberbauer's Crepinella
  • Weberbauer's Prickly-Apple

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Description

Crepinella weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Crepinella, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a tufted plant with flat, linear leaves, and its inflorescence is a panicle with two to four racemes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is found in most of the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Crepinella weberbaueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepinella weberbaueri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepinella weberbaueri is a grass that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, but can also be propagated by division. Division is a quicker method, but seed propagation is more reliable.

Where to Find Crepinella weberbaueri

Crepinella weberbaueri can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Crepinella weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepinella weberbaueri?

Crepinella weberbaueri

What is the common name of Crepinella weberbaueri?

Weberbauer's tussock grass

What is the natural habitat of Crepinella weberbaueri?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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