Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
blephariphylla
ID:
851342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trimen) Trimen ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 77 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850677

Common Names

  • Blephariphylla Bamboo
  • Arundinella blephariphylla
  • Blephariphylla Giant Bamboo

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Description

Arundinella blephariphylla (also called eyelash grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinella blephariphylla is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Arundinella blephariphylla is a small, white, and fragrant. Its seed is a small, black, and round. Its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinella blephariphylla is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer as well.

Where to Find Arundinella blephariphylla

Arundinella blephariphylla can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Arundinella blephariphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinella blephariphylla?

Arundinella blephariphylla

What type of grass is Arundinella blephariphylla?

Arundinella blephariphylla is a perennial grass species.

Where does Arundinella blephariphylla grow?

Arundinella blephariphylla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Arundinella genus

Arundinella barbinodis, Arundinella bengalensis, Arundinella berteroniana, Arundinella blephariphylla, Arundinella cannanorica, Arundinella ciliata, Arundinella cochinchinensis, Arundinella dagana, Arundinella decempedalis, Arundinella deppeana, Arundinella filiformis, Arundinella flavida, Arundinella fluviatilis, Arundinella furva, Arundinella fuscata, Arundinella grandiflora, Arundinella grevillensis, Arundinella hirta, Arundinella hispida, Arundinella holcoides, Arundinella hookeri, Arundinella intricata, Arundinella khasiana, Arundinella laxiflora, Arundinella leptochloa, Arundinella longispicata, Arundinella mesophylla, Arundinella metzii, Arundinella montana, Arundinella nepalensis, Arundinella nervosa, Arundinella nodosa, Arundinella parviflora, Arundinella pumila, Arundinella purpurea, Arundinella rupestris, Arundinella setosa, Arundinella spicata, Arundinella thwaitesii, Arundinella tricholepis, Arundinella tuberculata, Arundinella vaginata, Arundinella villosa, Arundinella yunnanensis, Arundinella kokutensis, Arundinella longiscata, Arundinella kerrii, Arundinella ravii, Arundinella chassanica, Arundinella pradeepiana,

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390621-1: 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].