Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
weddelliana
ID:
844745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 150. 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844080

Common Names

  • Weddell's Bentgrass
  • Weddell Bentgrass
  • Weddell Bent

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Description

Aa weddelliana (also called Weddell's grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in open, dry habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aa weddelliana is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aa weddelliana has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aa weddelliana can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aa weddelliana

Aa weddelliana is native to the Falkland Islands and can be found on the islands of East and West Falkland.

Aa weddelliana FAQ

What are the common names of Aa weddelliana?

Common names of Aa weddelliana include Weddell's bentgrass and Weddell's meadowgrass.

What type of soil does Aa weddelliana prefer?

Aa weddelliana prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils.

What is the growth habit of Aa weddelliana?

Aa weddelliana is an annual grass with a prostrate growth habit.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.