Axonopus herzogii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 431 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852845
Common Names
- Axonopus herzogii
- Herzog's carpetgrass
- Herzog's carpet-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Axonopus herzogii (also called Herzog's carpetgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 0.3 m. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas, and is often used as a lawn grass.
Uses & Benefits
Axonopus herzogii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Axonopus herzogii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Axonopus herzogii can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Axonopus herzogii
Axonopus herzogii is found in South America, particularly in the Amazon basin and the Guianas.
Axonopus herzogii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Axonopus herzogii?
Axonopus herzogii
What is the common name of Axonopus herzogii?
Herzog's Axonopus
Where is Axonopus herzogii found?
Axonopus herzogii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27352-2: 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].