Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
venezuelae
ID:
850676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 32: 172 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850011

Common Names

  • Arthrostylidium venezuelae
  • Venezuelae Jointgrass
  • Venezuelae Jointrush

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Description

Arthrostylidium venezuelae (also called Venezuelan Arthrostylidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, ditches, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrostylidium venezuelae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthrostylidium venezuelae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrostylidium venezuelae is a small, clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass native to tropical Central and South America. It is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Arthrostylidium venezuelae

Arthrostylidium venezuelae can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Arthrostylidium venezuelae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthrostylidium venezuelae?

Arthrostylidium venezuelae

What is the common name of Arthrostylidium venezuelae?

Venezuelae grass

What is the habitat of Arthrostylidium venezuelae?

Arthrostylidium venezuelae is found in dry open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas

Species in the Arthrostylidium genus

Arthrostylidium auriculatum, Arthrostylidium canaliculatum, Arthrostylidium chiribiquetense, Arthrostylidium cubense, Arthrostylidium distichum, Arthrostylidium ekmanii, Arthrostylidium excelsum, Arthrostylidium fimbriatum, Arthrostylidium fimbrinodum, Arthrostylidium grandifolium, Arthrostylidium haitiense, Arthrostylidium judziewiczii, Arthrostylidium longiflorum, Arthrostylidium merostachyoides, Arthrostylidium multispicatum, Arthrostylidium obtusatum, Arthrostylidium pubescens, Arthrostylidium punctulatum, Arthrostylidium reflexum, Arthrostylidium sarmentosum, Arthrostylidium scandens, Arthrostylidium schomburgkii, Arthrostylidium simpliciusculum, Arthrostylidium urbanii, Arthrostylidium venezuelae, Arthrostylidium virolinense, Arthrostylidium youngianum, Arthrostylidium berryi, Arthrostylidium cachimboense,

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20934-2: 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].