Status:
valid
Authors:
(Filg.) Morrone, Zuloaga, Davidse & Filg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 429 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858316
Common Names
- Canastra lanceolata
- Lanceolate Canastra
- Lanceolate Canastra
Description
Canastra lanceolata (also called 'Lance-leaved Canastra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is a perennial grass native to South America and is found in grassy and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Canastra lanceolata is a popular ornamental plant often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canastra lanceolata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canastra lanceolata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.
Where to Find Canastra lanceolata
Canastra lanceolata can be found in Brazil.
Canastra lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canastra lanceolata?
Canastra lanceolata
What is the common name of Canastra lanceolata?
Canastra Lanceolata
Where is Canastra lanceolata found?
Canastra lanceolata is found in South America
Species in the Canastra genus
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:1162382-2: 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].