Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
xerachne
ID:
850612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 11(17): 9 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849947

Common Names

  • Arthropogon Xerachne
  • Xerachne Grass
  • Grass

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Description

Arthropogon xerachne (also called Xerachne 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 xerachne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthropogon xerachne 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 xerachne can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Arthropogon xerachne

Arthropogon xerachne is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, shady areas with well-drained soils.

Arthropogon xerachne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthropogon xerachne?

Arthropogon xerachne

What is the common name of Arthropogon xerachne?

Xerachne grass

What is the habitat of Arthropogon xerachne?

Arthropogon xerachne is found in dry open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas

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

Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20874-2: 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].