Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
851919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Judz. & L.G.Clark

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Novon 1: 78 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851254

Common Names

  • Atractantha amazonica
  • Amazonica Grass
  • Amazonica Star Grass

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Description

Atractantha amazonica (also called Amazon Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with wide, flat leaves and grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands in the Amazon basin.

Uses & Benefits

Atractantha amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atractantha amazonica has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractantha amazonica is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and spreads through rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Atractantha amazonica

Atractantha amazonica is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

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

Emmet J. Judziewicz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judz.' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304075-2: 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].