Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Black
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 20: 30 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872667
Common Names
- Froesiochloa boutelouoides
- Boutelouoides Froesiochloa
- Froesiochloa
Description
Froesiochloa boutelouoides (also called Boutelou's Froesiochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to South America. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Froesiochloa boutelouoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Froesiochloa boutelouoides is yellow and shaped like a bell. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Froesiochloa boutelouoides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division.
Where to Find Froesiochloa boutelouoides
Froesiochloa boutelouoides can be found in South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.
Froesiochloa boutelouoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Froesiochloa boutelouoides?
Froesiochloa boutelouoides
What is the common name of Froesiochloa boutelouoides?
Bouteloua grass
What is the family of Froesiochloa boutelouoides?
Poaceae
Species in the Froesiochloa 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:106124-2: 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].