Cinnagrostis rupestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
1551344
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 8 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031395
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Cinnagrostis rupestris (also called Rock Cinnagrostis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, in rocky areas and in savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cinnagrostis rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping with digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinnagrostis rupestris has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinnagrostis rupestris 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 rupestris
Cinnagrostis rupestris can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Cinnagrostis rupestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinnagrostis rupestris?
Cinnagrostis rupestris
What is the common name of Cinnagrostis rupestris?
Rock Cinna-grass
Where is Cinnagrostis rupestris found?
It is found in South America, especially in Argentina and Chile.
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:77206742-1: 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].