Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
1551312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 5 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031365

Common Names

  • Filifolia Grass
  • Cinnagrostis Filifolia
  • Thread-Leaved Cane Grass

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Description

Cinnagrostis filifolia (also called thread-leaved bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit and grows up to 40 cm tall. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, nodding flower spikes. It is found in dry grassland, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnagrostis filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cinnagrostis filifolia var. festucoides (Wedd.) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá
Cinnagrostis filifolia var. filifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnagrostis filifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnagrostis filifolia can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Cinnagrostis filifolia

Cinnagrostis filifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Cinnagrostis filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnagrostis filifolia?

Cinnagrostis filifolia

What is the common name of Cinnagrostis filifolia?

Thread-leaved cinnagrostis

Where is Cinnagrostis filifolia found?

Cinnagrostis filifolia is found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia

Species in the Cinnagrostis genus

Cinnagrostis polygama, Cinnagrostis rupestris, Cinnagrostis scaberula, Cinnagrostis sclerantha, Cinnagrostis setiflora, Cinnagrostis spicigera, Cinnagrostis steyermarkii, Cinnagrostis tarmensis, Cinnagrostis trichodonta, Cinnagrostis velutina, Cinnagrostis vicunarum, Cinnagrostis violacea, Cinnagrostis viridiflavescens, Cinnagrostis viridis, Cinnagrostis patagonica, Cinnagrostis boliviensis, Cinnagrostis breviaristata, Cinnagrostis brevifolia, Cinnagrostis cabrerae, Cinnagrostis calderillensis, Cinnagrostis chrysophylla, Cinnagrostis ciliata, Cinnagrostis coarctata, Cinnagrostis crispa, Cinnagrostis cryptolopha, Cinnagrostis curta, Cinnagrostis curvula, Cinnagrostis cuzcoensis, Cinnagrostis densiflora, Cinnagrostis deserticola, Cinnagrostis divergens, Cinnagrostis fiebrigii, Cinnagrostis filifolia, Cinnagrostis fuscata, Cinnagrostis glacialis, Cinnagrostis heterophylla, Cinnagrostis hieronymi, Cinnagrostis hirsuta, Cinnagrostis hirta, Cinnagrostis intermedia, Cinnagrostis involuta, Cinnagrostis jamesonii, Cinnagrostis lagurus, Cinnagrostis leiophylla, Cinnagrostis macrophylla, Cinnagrostis macrostachya, Cinnagrostis alba, Cinnagrostis malamalensis, Cinnagrostis mandoniana, Cinnagrostis micrathera,

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:77206622-1: 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].