Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
majus
ID:
842751

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

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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.

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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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
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].