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
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.
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 Aa genus
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,
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,