Status:
valid
Authors:
(Silveira) Guala
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
J. Amer. Bamboo Soc. 17: 3 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872623
Common Names
- Filgueirasia cannavieira
- Cannavieira Filgueirasia
- Cannavieira's Filgueirasia
Description
Filgueirasia cannavieira (also called Cannavieira Filgueirasia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit and has small, ovate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Filgueirasia cannavieira is a species of grass that is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens. It is drought tolerant and has a very fine texture. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Filgueirasia cannavieira is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Filgueirasia cannavieira is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Filgueirasia cannavieira
Filgueirasia cannavieira can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal.
Filgueirasia cannavieira FAQ
What is the scientific name of Filgueirasia cannavieira?
Filgueirasia cannavieira
What is the common name of Filgueirasia cannavieira?
Cannavieira Filgueirasia
What is the growth habit of Filgueirasia cannavieira?
It is a tufted perennial grass with a spreading growth habit.
Species in the Filgueirasia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60438281-2: 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].