Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jauana
ID:
909170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Davidse) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 292 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908505

Common Names

  • Apochloa jauana
  • Jauana Apochloa
  • Jauana

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Description

Apochloa jauana (also called Jauana grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Brazil. It has thin, upright stems with long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Apochloa jauana is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves are used in basketry.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apochloa jauana has small white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are initially small and delicate, growing to a height of about 20 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apochloa jauana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Apochloa jauana

Apochloa jauana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and along riverbanks.

Apochloa jauana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apochloa jauana?

Apochloa jauana

What is the common name of Apochloa jauana?

Jauana Apochloa

What is the natural habitat of Apochloa jauana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447875-2: 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].