Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gould) Allred & Gould
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 8: 180 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853811
Common Names
- Longipaniculata Grass
- Longipaniculata Redgrass
- Longipaniculata Red-Grass
Description
Bothriochloa longipaniculata (also called Long Panicle Cane, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in moist areas, such as wetlands, and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriochloa longipaniculata 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 longipaniculata are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and oval-shaped with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriochloa longipaniculata is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It is a hardy grass that can tolerate a range of soils and climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-prepared seedbed in spring or autumn. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide into smaller clumps. Replant the clumps in a well-prepared soil.
Where to Find Bothriochloa longipaniculata
Bothriochloa longipaniculata is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Bothriochloa longipaniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bothriochloa longipaniculata?
Bothriochloa longipaniculata
What is the common name of Bothriochloa longipaniculata?
Longpanicle Beardgrass
Where is Bothriochloa longipaniculata 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:35200-2: 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].