Cortaderia atacamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atacamensis
ID:
861245
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 374 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860580
Common Names
- Cortaderia atacamensis
- Atacama Pampas Grass
- Atacama Pampas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cortaderia atacamensis (also called Atacama 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 atacamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cortaderia atacamensis has a large, fluffy flower head with a white or pinkish color. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cortaderia atacamensis 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 atacamensis
Cortaderia atacamensis is native to the Atacama Desert in Chile.
Cortaderia atacamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cortaderia atacamensis?
Cortaderia atacamensis
What type of plant is Cortaderia atacamensis?
It is a type of grass.
Where does Cortaderia atacamensis grow?
It is found in dry, sunny areas in the Southern Hemisphere.
Species in the Cortaderia genus
Cortaderia araucana, Cortaderia atacamensis, Cortaderia bifida, Cortaderia boliviensis, Cortaderia columbiana, Cortaderia hapalotricha, Cortaderia jubata, Cortaderia modesta, Cortaderia nitida, Cortaderia planifolia, Cortaderia pungens, Cortaderia roraimensis, Cortaderia rudiuscula, Cortaderia selloana, Cortaderia sericantha, Cortaderia speciosa, Cortaderia vaginata, Cortaderia hieronymi, Cortaderia egmontiana, Cortaderia echinata,
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
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:66297-2: 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].