Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swallen) Zuloaga & Morrone
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 293 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908494
Common Names
- Apochloa sipapoensis
- Sipapoensis Apochloa
- Sipapoensis
Description
Apochloa sipapoensis (also called Sipapo 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 sipapoensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apochloa sipapoensis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The flowers are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apochloa sipapoensis 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 sipapoensis
Apochloa sipapoensis is native to Brazil.
Apochloa sipapoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apochloa sipapoensis?
Apochloa sipapoensis
What is the common name of Apochloa sipapoensis?
Sipapoensis Apochloa
What is the natural habitat of Apochloa sipapoensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Apochloa genus
Apochloa eligulata,
Apochloa tijucae,
Apochloa lutzii,
Apochloa molinioides,
Apochloa euprepes,
Apochloa sipapoensis,
Apochloa cipoensis,
Apochloa chnoodes,
Apochloa bahiensis,
Apochloa animara,
Apochloa subtiramulosa,
Apochloa jauana,
Apochloa lorea,
Apochloa steyermarkii,
Apochloa poliophylla,
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:60447880-2: 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].