Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polystachyus
ID:
853572

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Black

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Advancing Frontiers Pl. Sci. 5: 62 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852907

Common Names

  • Axonopus polystachyus
  • Many-spiked carpetgrass
  • Many-spiked broadleaf carpetgrass

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Description

Axonopus polystachyus (also called many-spiked 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 polystachyus 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

Axonopus polystachyus has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axonopus polystachyus 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 polystachyus

Axonopus polystachyus can be found in Central and South America.

Axonopus polystachyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axonopus polystachyus?

Axonopus polystachyus

What is the common name of Axonopus polystachyus?

Many-spiked carpetgrass

What is the natural habitat of Axonopus polystachyus?

It is found in moist habitats, such as wetlands, swamps, and wet meadows.

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:27395-2: 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].