Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
roraimensis
ID:
861272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 112 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860607

Common Names

  • Cortaderia roraimensis
  • Roraimensis Pampas Grass
  • Roraimensis Pampas

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Description

Cortaderia roraimensis (also called Roraima Pampas Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tall grass, growing up to 3 meters in height, with long, white, feathery plumes. It is commonly found in open grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cortaderia roraimensis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cortaderia roraimensis has a white flower, small seeds and long seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cortaderia roraimensis is a perennial grass that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach heights of up to 6 feet (1.8 m). It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Plant the seed in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Divide the clumps in spring or fall. Take cuttings in summer or fall.

Where to Find Cortaderia roraimensis

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

Cortaderia roraimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cortaderia roraimensis?

Cortaderia roraimensis

What is the common name of Cortaderia roraimensis?

Roraima Pampas Grass

What is the natural habitat of Cortaderia roraimensis?

Grassy areas in tropical and subtropical climates

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:66314-2: 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].