Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bifida
ID:
861247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 374 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860582

Common Names

  • Cortaderia bifida
  • Bifid Pampas Grass
  • Bifid Pampas

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Description

Cortaderia bifida (also called Bifid 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 bifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cortaderia bifida has a large 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cortaderia bifida 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 bifida

Cortaderia bifida is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Cortaderia bifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cortaderia bifida?

Cortaderia bifida

What type of plant is Cortaderia bifida?

It is a type of grass.

Where does Cortaderia bifida 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

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:66298-2: 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].