Axonopus pennellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Black
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Advancing Frontiers Pl. Sci. 5: 142 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852897
Common Names
- Axonopus pennellii
- Pennell's carpetgrass
- Pennell's broadleaf carpetgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Axonopus pennellii (also called Pennell's carpetgrass, among many other common names) is an perennial grass species native to South America. It has a slender, erect stem which can reach up to a height of 1.2 meters. Its leaves are flat and linear, with a length of up to 20 cm. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Axonopus pennellii is used as a forage grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Axonopus pennellii 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 pennellii is a perennial grass 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 pennellii
Axonopus pennellii can be found in Central and South America.
Axonopus pennellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Axonopus pennellii?
Axonopus pennellii
What is the family of Axonopus pennellii?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Axonopus pennellii?
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
George Alexander Black (1916-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27388-2: 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].