Apocopis wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 4: 363 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848372
Common Names
- Wrightii Apocopis
- Wrightii Apocopis Grass
- Wrightii Apocopis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Apocopis wrightii (also called Wright's Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It is a tufted grass with short, stiff, light green leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Apocopis wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Apocopis wrightii is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apocopis wrightii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Apocopis wrightii
Apocopis wrightii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia.
Apocopis wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apocopis wrightii?
Apocopis wrightii
What is the common name of Apocopis wrightii?
Wright's Apocopis
What is the family of Apocopis wrightii?
Poaceae
Species in the Apocopis genus
Apocopis anomalus, Apocopis breviglumis, Apocopis burmanicus, Apocopis cochinchinensis, Apocopis collinus, Apocopis courtallumensis, Apocopis floccosus, Apocopis intermedius, Apocopis mangalorensis, Apocopis paleaceus, Apocopis peguensis, Apocopis pulcherrimus, Apocopis schmidianus, Apocopis siamensis, Apocopis vaginatus, Apocopis wrightii,
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
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389155-1: 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].