Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosus
ID:
853588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 413 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852923

Common Names

  • Axonopus ramosus
  • Branching carpetgrass
  • Branching carpet-grass

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Description

Axonopus ramosus (also called Branching Carpetgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to tropical regions of the Americas. It typically grows in low-lying, moist areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has a creeping, mat-forming habit and produces narrow, light green leaves and small, pale green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Axonopus ramosus is a fast-growing grass that is often used as a ground cover in areas with heavy foot traffic. It is also used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axonopus ramosus has small purple flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axonopus ramosus is a perennial, warm-season grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is usually propagated by seed, and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be used in lawns, pastures, and as a ground cover.

Where to Find Axonopus ramosus

Axonopus ramosus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27407-2: 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].