Status:
valid
Authors:
Sylvester & Soreng
Source:
ipni
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 122: 56 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354527
Common Names
- Deschampsia santamartensis
- Santamart Deschampsia
- Santamart Deschampsia Grass
Description
Deschampsia santamartensis (also called Santa Marta Deschampsia, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is a small plant, reaching a height of only 10 cm. It is found in the tropical regions of South America, growing in moist forests and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deschampsia santamartensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deschampsia santamartensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deschampsia santamartensis is a grass that is native to Costa Rica. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Deschampsia santamartensis
Deschampsia santamartensis is native to Central America, and can be found in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Deschampsia santamartensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deschampsia santamartensis?
Deschampsia santamartensis
What is the common name of Deschampsia santamartensis?
Santamarta Deschampsia
What is the natural habitat of Deschampsia santamartensis?
Tropical rainforests
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
Steven P. Sylvester: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sylvester' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60478841-2: 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].