Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
selloana
ID:
861275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult. & Schult.f.) Asch. & Graebn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 2(1): 325 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860610

Common Names

  • Cortaderia selloana
  • Selloana Pampas Grass
  • Selloana Pampas

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Description

Cortaderia selloana (also called Sello's 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 selloana is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cortaderia selloana 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 selloana

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

Cortaderia selloana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cortaderia selloana?

Cortaderia selloana

What is the common name of Cortaderia selloana?

Pampas Grass

What is the natural habitat of Cortaderia selloana?

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

Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:66317-2: 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].