Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 253 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860600
Common Names
- Cortaderia planifolia
- Planifolia Pampas Grass
- Planifolia Pampas
Description
Cortaderia planifolia (also called Flat-leaved Pampas Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tall grass, growing up to 2 meters in height, with long, white, feathery plumes. It is commonly found in open grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cortaderia planifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cortaderia planifolia has a white flower, small seeds and long seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cortaderia planifolia 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 planifolia
Cortaderia planifolia is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Cortaderia planifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cortaderia planifolia?
Cortaderia planifolia
What type of plant is Cortaderia planifolia?
It is a type of grass.
Where does Cortaderia planifolia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:66310-2: 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].