Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gayana
ID:
1551956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Romasch., P.M.Peterson, Soreng & Barberá

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 10 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031937

Common Names

  • Deschampsia Gayana
  • Gayana Deschampsia
  • Gayana Hair Grass

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Description

Deschampsia gayana (also called Hair Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with flat, linear leaves, and its inflorescence is a panicle with two to four racemes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is found in most of the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Deschampsia gayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Deschampsia gayana var. neuquenensis (Rúgolo) Romasch., P.M.Peterson, Soreng & Barberá
Deschampsia gayana var. gayana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Deschampsia gayana is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Deschampsia gayana is best done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with fine soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks. Propagation by division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. Divide the clumps into sections and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Deschampsia gayana

Deschampsia gayana can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Deschampsia gayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deschampsia gayana?

Deschampsia gayana

What is the common name of Deschampsia gayana?

Tussock grass

What is the natural habitat of Deschampsia gayana?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Deschampsia genus

Deschampsia airiformis, Deschampsia angusta, Deschampsia antarctica, Deschampsia argentea, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia cespitosa, Deschampsia chapmanii, Deschampsia christophersenii, Deschampsia cordillerarum, Deschampsia danthonioides, Deschampsia domingensis, Deschampsia elongata, Deschampsia gracillima, Deschampsia kingii, Deschampsia klossii, Deschampsia koelerioides, Deschampsia laxa, Deschampsia liebmanniana, Deschampsia looseriana, Deschampsia media, Deschampsia mejlandii, Deschampsia mendocina, Deschampsia mexicana, Deschampsia mildbraedii, Deschampsia nubigena, Deschampsia parvula, Deschampsia patula, Deschampsia pusilla, Deschampsia robusta, Deschampsia setacea, Deschampsia tenella, Deschampsia venustula, Deschampsia wacei, Deschampsia leskovii, Deschampsia baicalensis, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia neumaniana, Deschampsia amurensis, Deschampsia barkalovii, Deschampsia gulariantzii, Deschampsia hultenii, Deschampsia susumanica, Deschampsia sichotensis, Deschampsia aurea, Deschampsia eminens, Deschampsia ovata, Deschampsia podophora, Deschampsia bolanderi, Deschampsia chrysantha, Deschampsia hackelii,

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:77206783-1: 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].