Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
863338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 23: 28 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862673

Common Names

  • Deschampsia mexicana
  • Mexican Hairgrass
  • Deschampsia Grass

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Description

Deschampsia mexicana (also called Mexican Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It has narrow, flat leaves and produces small, spike-like flowers. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Deschampsia mexicana is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used for soil stabilization, as a cover crop, and for soil improvement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deschampsia mexicana has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deschampsia mexicana is a perennial grass native to Mexico. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and has thin, arching leaves. It is tolerant of a range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seed should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart.

Where to Find Deschampsia mexicana

Deschampsia mexicana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Deschampsia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deschampsia mexicana?

Deschampsia mexicana

What is the common name of Deschampsia mexicana?

Mexican Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Deschampsia mexicana?

It is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet areas in the temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78114-2: 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].