Cortaderia rudiuscula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rudiuscula
ID:
861273
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 22: 396 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860608
Common Names
- Cortaderia rudiuscula
- Rudiuscula Pampas Grass
- Rudiuscula Pampas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cortaderia rudiuscula (also called Dwarf Pampas Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a small grass, growing up to 1 meter in height, with short, white, feathery plumes. It is commonly found in open grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cortaderia rudiuscula is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cortaderia rudiuscula has a white flower, small seeds and long seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cortaderia rudiuscula 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 rudiuscula
Cortaderia rudiuscula is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Cortaderia rudiuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cortaderia rudiuscula?
Cortaderia rudiuscula
What is the common name of Cortaderia rudiuscula?
Rough Pampas Grass
What is the natural habitat of Cortaderia rudiuscula?
Grassy areas in tropical and subtropical climates
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:66315-2: 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].