Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
araucana
ID:
861239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 22: 396 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860574

Common Names

  • Cortaderia araucana
  • Araucana Pampas Grass
  • Araucana Pampas

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Description

Cortaderia araucana (also called Chilean Pampas Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in clumps and has long, arching leaves with silvery-white stripes. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cortaderia araucana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cortaderia araucana is a white-pink color and has a panicle-shaped structure. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cortaderia araucana is a large grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cortaderia araucana

Cortaderia araucana is native to Chile and Argentina.

Cortaderia araucana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cortaderia araucana?

Cortaderia araucana

What type of plant is Cortaderia araucana?

It is a type of grass.

Where does Cortaderia araucana grow?

It is found in dry, sunny areas in the Southern Hemisphere.

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:66292-2: 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].