Status:
valid
Authors:
Dalmolim & A.Zanin
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 45 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317911
Common Names
- Bothriochloa catharinensis
- Santa Catarina Bothriochloa
- Santa Catarina Bluestem
Description
Bothriochloa catharinensis (also called 'Santa Catarina Bothriochloa', among many other common names) is a grass native to the Cerrado of Brazil. It grows in open woodlands and savannas, often on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriochloa catharinensis is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bothriochloa catharinensis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriochloa catharinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once established, Bothriochloa catharinensis can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Bothriochloa catharinensis
Bothriochloa catharinensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Bothriochloa catharinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bothriochloa catharinensis?
Bothriochloa catharinensis
What is the natural habitat of Bothriochloa catharinensis?
Tropical and subtropical grasslands
What is the flower color of Bothriochloa catharinensis?
White to pale yellow
Species in the Bothriochloa genus
Bothriochloa alta,
Bothriochloa barbinodis,
Bothriochloa biloba,
Bothriochloa bladhii,
Bothriochloa bunyensis,
Bothriochloa campii,
Bothriochloa compressa,
Bothriochloa decipiens,
Bothriochloa edwardsiana,
Bothriochloa erianthoides,
Bothriochloa eurylemma,
Bothriochloa ewartiana,
Bothriochloa exaristata,
Bothriochloa glabra,
Bothriochloa grahamii,
Bothriochloa hirtifolia,
Bothriochloa hybrida,
Bothriochloa imperatoides,
Bothriochloa insculpta,
Bothriochloa ischaemum,
Bothriochloa kuntzeana,
Bothriochloa laguroides,
Bothriochloa longifolia,
Bothriochloa longipaniculata,
Bothriochloa macra,
Bothriochloa meridionalis,
Bothriochloa modesta,
Bothriochloa pertusa,
Bothriochloa pseudischaemum,
Bothriochloa radicans,
Bothriochloa saccharoides,
Bothriochloa springfieldii,
Bothriochloa velutina,
Bothriochloa woodrovii,
Bothriochloa wrightii,
Bothriochloa torreyana,
Bothriochloa catharinensis,
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
Ana Zanin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Zanin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143587-1: 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].