Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
854687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 2: 533 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000854022

Common Names

  • Uniflora Grama
  • Uniflora Bouteloua
  • Uniflora Blue Grama

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Description

Bouteloua uniflora (also called One-flower Three-awn Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, sandy soils to moist, clay soils. It has a tufted growth habit and its leaves are narrow and have a sharp point at the tip. Its flowers are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Bouteloua uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bouteloua uniflora has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in a spike-like cluster. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bouteloua uniflora is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be planted in spring or fall and should be watered regularly until established. It is a low-maintenance grass and does not require much fertilization.

Where to Find Bouteloua uniflora

Bouteloua uniflora is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Bouteloua uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bouteloua uniflora?

Bouteloua uniflora

What is the common name of Bouteloua uniflora?

One-flowered grass

What is the habitat of Bouteloua uniflora?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands

Species in the Bouteloua genus

Bouteloua alamosana, Bouteloua americana, Bouteloua annua, Bouteloua aristidoides, Bouteloua barbata, Bouteloua bracteata, Bouteloua chasei, Bouteloua chondrosioides, Bouteloua curtipendula, Bouteloua dactyloides, Bouteloua dimorpha, Bouteloua distans, Bouteloua disticha, Bouteloua diversispicula, Bouteloua elata, Bouteloua eludens, Bouteloua erecta, Bouteloua eriostachya, Bouteloua gracilis, Bouteloua griffithsii, Bouteloua hirsuta, Bouteloua johnstonii, Bouteloua juncea, Bouteloua kayi, Bouteloua media, Bouteloua megapotamica, Bouteloua mexicana, Bouteloua multifida, Bouteloua nervata, Bouteloua parryi, Bouteloua pectinata, Bouteloua pedicellata, Bouteloua polymorpha, Bouteloua purpurea, Bouteloua radicosa, Bouteloua reederorum, Bouteloua reflexa, Bouteloua repens, Bouteloua rigidiseta, Bouteloua scabra, Bouteloua scorpioides, Bouteloua simplex, Bouteloua stolonifera, Bouteloua swallenii, Bouteloua triaena, Bouteloua trifida, Bouteloua uniflora, Bouteloua vaneedenii, Bouteloua varia, Bouteloua warnockii,

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 Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392849-1: 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].