Cortaderia echinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
1335070
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Linder
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 76: 61 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347524
Common Names
- Cortaderia echinata
- Echinata Cortaderia
- Echinata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cortaderia echinata (also called 'Spiny Pampas Grass', among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to South America. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Cortaderia echinata is used as a forage grass for livestock and is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cortaderia echinata is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single, white, five-petaled flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cortaderia echinata is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cortaderia echinata
Cortaderia echinata is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, open forests, and coastal areas.
Cortaderia echinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cortaderia echinata?
Cortaderia echinata
What is the common name of Cortaderia echinata?
Echinata Pampas Grass
What is the natural habitat of Cortaderia echinata?
It is native to South America
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
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159701-1: 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].