Axonopus morronei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gir.-Cañas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 20: 88 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852883
Common Names
- Axonopus morronei
- Morrone's carpetgrass
- Morrone's broadleaf carpetgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Axonopus morronei (also called Carpetgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing grass with a creeping habit and short, stiff culms. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests, in grasslands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Axonopus morronei is used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Axonopus morronei is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Axonopus morronei is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.
Where to Find Axonopus morronei
Axonopus morronei can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Axonopus morronei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Axonopus morronei?
Axonopus morronei
What is the family of Axonopus morronei?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Axonopus morronei?
Carpetgrass
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
Diego Giraldo-Cañas (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gir.-Cañas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317160-2: 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].