Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusiformis
ID:
1305530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valls & A.D.Silveira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 263: 292 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317984

Common Names

  • Axonopus fusiformis
  • Spindle-shaped Axonopus
  • Spindle-shaped Carpetgrass

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Uses & Benefits

Axonopus fusiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axonopus fusiformis has small, white to yellowish flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axonopus fusiformis is a tropical plant native to Brazil. It is an evergreen, creeping plant that can reach up to 8 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and divisions should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Axonopus fusiformis

Axonopus fusiformis is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Paraná.

Axonopus fusiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axonopus fusiformis?

Axonopus fusiformis

What is the natural habitat of Axonopus fusiformis?

Axonopus fusiformis is found in humid montane forests of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

What is the average size of Axonopus fusiformis?

Axonopus fusiformis is a small plant, usually growing to a height of 5-10 cm.

Species in the Axonopus genus

Axonopus amapaensis, Axonopus anceps, Axonopus andinus, Axonopus argentinus, Axonopus aureus, Axonopus boliviensis, Axonopus brasiliensis, Axonopus capillaris, Axonopus casiquiarensis, Axonopus caulescens, Axonopus centralis, Axonopus chaseae, Axonopus chimantensis, Axonopus chrysoblepharis, Axonopus ciliatifolius, Axonopus comans, Axonopus comatus, Axonopus complanatus, Axonopus compressus, Axonopus conduplicatus, Axonopus cuatrecasasii, Axonopus debilis, Axonopus elegantulus, Axonopus eminens, Axonopus equitans, Axonopus fastigiatus, Axonopus fissifolius, Axonopus flabelliformis, Axonopus flexuosus, Axonopus furcatus, Axonopus gracilis, Axonopus grandifolius, Axonopus herzogii, Axonopus hoehnei, Axonopus jeanyae, Axonopus junciformis, Axonopus kuhlmannii, Axonopus laxiflorus, Axonopus laxus, Axonopus leptostachyus, Axonopus longispicus, Axonopus magallanesiae, Axonopus marginatus, Axonopus morronei, Axonopus oiapocensis, Axonopus paschalis, Axonopus passourae, Axonopus pennellii, Axonopus piccae, Axonopus poiophyllus,

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

José Francisco Montenegro Valls (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valls' in the authors string.
Andressa Dantas Da Silveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Silveira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155714-1: 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].