Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
wolfii
ID:
874151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vasey) Coult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. Rocky Mt. : 423 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873486

Common Names

  • Graphephorum wolfii
  • Wolfii Graphephorum
  • Graphephorum Wolf's

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Description

Graphephorum wolfii (also called Wolf's Graphephorum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, and has a tufted growth habit with narrow, linear leaves. The flower heads are small and yellow, and the seeds are enclosed in a papery sheath.

Uses & Benefits

Graphephorum wolfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Graphephorum wolfii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and globular in shape. The seedlings have a long, slender stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graphephorum wolfii is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Graphephorum wolfii

Graphephorum wolfii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Graphephorum wolfii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graphephorum wolfii?

Graphephorum wolfii

What is the common name of Graphephorum wolfii?

Wolf's Graphephorum

What is the natural habitat of Graphephorum wolfii?

Dry, rocky slopes

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

John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404281-1: 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].