Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
laguroides
ID:
846565

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 175 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845900

Common Names

  • Amphipogon laguroides
  • Laguroid Amphipogon
  • Laguroid Amphipogons

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Description

Amphipogon laguroides (also called Lagurus-like Beard-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amphipogon laguroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphipogon laguroides is a small, white to pale yellow flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and grass-like with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphipogon laguroides can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize occasionally. Divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Amphipogon laguroides

Amphipogon laguroides can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.

Amphipogon laguroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphipogon laguroides?

Amphipogon laguroides

What is the common name of Amphipogon laguroides?

Lagurus-like Beardgrass

What is the habitat of Amphipogon laguroides?

It is found in moist to wet soils in open areas, such as grasslands, swamps, and wetlands.

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 Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387330-1: 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].