Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swallen) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 8 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031400
Common Names
- Cinnagrostis Steyermarkii
- Steyermark's Feather Grass
- Steyermark's Plume Grass
Description
Cinnagrostis steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's 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 steyermarkii 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 steyermarkii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cinnagrostis steyermarkii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Cinnagrostis steyermarkii
Cinnagrostis steyermarkii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Cinnagrostis steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinnagrostis steyermarkii?
Cinnagrostis steyermarkii
What is the common name of Cinnagrostis steyermarkii?
Steyermarkii Lichen
What type of lichen is Cinnagrostis steyermarkii?
Foliose lichen
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:77206761-1: 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].