Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mckiei
ID:
866140

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3261, p. 9 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865475

Common Names

  • Mckie's Echinopogon
  • Mckie's Foxtail
  • Mckiei Grass

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Description

Echinopogon mckiei (also called McKie's beardgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to temperate and tropical regions of the world. It has a stout stem with a tuft of leaves at the base and can grow up to 1 m in height. It is commonly found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Echinopogon mckiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinopogon mckiei is a small, yellow spikelet that is borne on a short, thin stalk. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, thin, and have two long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinopogon mckiei 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 Echinopogon mckiei

Echinopogon mckiei is native to New Zealand.

Echinopogon mckiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinopogon mckiei?

Echinopogon mckiei

What is the common name of Echinopogon mckiei?

Mckie's Echinopogon

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Poaceae

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399779-1: 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].