Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 43: 82 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842086
Common Names
- Agenium majus
- Greater Agenium
- Majus Agenium
Description
Agenium majus (also called Majus Agenia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Brazil. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Agenium majus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover to suppress weeds and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agenium majus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agenium leptocladum can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost hardy.
Where to Find Agenium majus
Agenium majus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Agenium majus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agenium majus?
Agenium majus
What is the common name of Agenium majus?
Majus Agenium
Where is Agenium majus found?
Brazil
Species in the Agenium genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6801-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].