Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spathaceus
ID:
867832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gooss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 200 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867167

Common Names

  • Enneapogon spathaceus
  • Spathaceous Wire Grass
  • Spathaceous Pigeon Grass

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Description

Enneapogon spathaceus (also called Spath Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Enneapogon spathaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enneapogon spathaceus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enneapogon spathaceus is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Enneapogon spathaceus

Enneapogon spathaceus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Enneapogon spathaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enneapogon spathaceus?

Enneapogon spathaceus

What is the common name of Enneapogon spathaceus?

Spathaceous Beardgrass

What is the natural habitat of Enneapogon spathaceus?

Dry grasslands in Africa and Asia

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

Antonie Petrus Gerhardy Goossens (1896-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gooss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400660-1: 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].