Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
inflexa
ID:
866119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 24: 117 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865454

Common Names

  • Echinolaena inflexa
  • Inflexa Echinolaena
  • Inflexa Thatchgrass

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Description

Echinolaena inflexa (also called Inflexed Echinolaena, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow leaves with a rough texture and grows in dense tufts. It is commonly found in wet, marshy areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinolaena inflexa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a soil erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinolaena inflexa is a small, white inflorescence, with a single spikelet at the base. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinolaena inflexa is a warm-season annual grass that is native to South America. It is typically found in moist soils in lowland areas. It has a shallow root system and can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to keep it under control.

Where to Find Echinolaena inflexa

Echinolaena inflexa is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Echinolaena inflexa FAQ

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Poaceae

Species in the Echinolaena genus

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88264-2: 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].