Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
extensa
ID:
860889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 4: 399 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860224

Common Names

  • Clausospicula extensa
  • Extensa Clausospicula
  • Clausospicula

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Uses & Benefits

Clausospicula extensa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clausospicula extensa has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters at the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clausospicula extensa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Clausospicula extensa

Clausospicula extensa is native to the temperate regions of South America and can be found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Clausospicula extensa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clausospicula extensa?

Clausospicula extensa

What is the common name of Clausospicula extensa?

Extended sedge

Where is Clausospicula extensa found?

Clausospicula extensa is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe

Species in the Clausospicula 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

Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960224-1: 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].