Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
849041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soderstr. & Zuloaga

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 37: 23 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848376

Common Names

  • Bahia Arberella
  • Bahia Arberella Grass
  • Bahiensis Arberella

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Description

Arberella bahiensis (also called Bahia Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. 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

Arberella bahiensis 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 Arberella bahiensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arberella bahiensis 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 Arberella bahiensis

Arberella bahiensis is native to Brazil.

Arberella bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arberella bahiensis?

Arberella bahiensis

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Bahia Arberella

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Poaceae

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

Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272468-2: 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].