Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
854445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 76: 164 (1930 publ. 1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853780

Common Names

  • Smooth Grass
  • Smooth Redgrass
  • Smooth Red-Grass

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Description

Bothriochloa glabra (also called 'Climbing Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has long, slender stems with large, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as in woodlands and along hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriochloa glabra is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bothriochloa glabra are small and yellow. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriochloa glabra is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Bothriochloa glabra

Bothriochloa glabra is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Bothriochloa glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriochloa glabra?

Bothriochloa glabra

What is the common name of Bothriochloa glabra?

Bluegrass

Where is Bothriochloa glabra native to?

South America

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392714-1: 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].