Catabrosa ledebourii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Punina & Nosov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(3)-35: 3 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345233
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catabrosa ledebourii (also called Ledebour's Catabrosa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 0.2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in grasslands and wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and small, green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Catabrosa ledebourii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Catabrosa ledebourii are yellow and have three petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catabrosa ledebourii is an evergreen grass that grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Catabrosa ledebourii
Catabrosa ledebourii can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe and in parts of Turkey.
Catabrosa ledebourii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catabrosa ledebourii?
Catabrosa ledebourii
What type of plant is Catabrosa ledebourii?
It is a species of grass
What is the natural habitat of Catabrosa ledebourii?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Catabrosa 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
Elizaveta O. Punina (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Punina' in the authors string.
Nikolai N. Nosov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nosov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154282-1: 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].