Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
filifolius
ID:
850604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Filg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 151 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849939

Common Names

  • Arthropogon Filifolius
  • Filifolius Grass
  • Grass

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Description

Arthropogon filifolius (also called Needle-leaf Arthropogon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas, such as savannas, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arthropogon filifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthropogon filifolius has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthropogon filifolius is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and can take up to a year to germinate.

Where to Find Arthropogon filifolius

Arthropogon filifolius can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Arthropogon filifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthropogon filifolius?

Arthropogon filifolius

What is the family of Arthropogon filifolius?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Arthropogon filifolius?

India

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

Tarciso S. Filgueiras (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20869-2: 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].