Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 44: 33 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339273
Common Names
- Catabrosa longissima
- Longissima Catabrosa
- Longissima Whorlgrass
Description
Catabrosa longissima (also called Long-leaved Catabrosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia. It is an annual grass with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Catabrosa longissima is used as a source of firewood, timber, and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catabrosa longissima has white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and long, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catabrosa longissima is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Catabrosa longissima
Catabrosa longissima can be found in wet meadows and marshes in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Catabrosa longissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catabrosa longissima?
Catabrosa longissima
Where is Catabrosa longissima found?
Catabrosa longissima is found in North America
What is the growth habit of Catabrosa longissima?
Catabrosa longissima is an evergreen perennial with a low-growing habit
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138810-1: 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].