Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
expansa
ID:
1594865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro ex Hillebr.) P.M.Peterson, Romasch. & Soreng

Source:

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 60: 586 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048262

Common Names

  • Greeneochloa expansa
  • Expansive Greeneochloa
  • Expansive Meadowgrass

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Description

Greeneochloa expansa (also called giant reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and is commonly found in wetlands, meadows, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Greeneochloa expansa is a species of grass used in landscaping, erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Greeneochloa expansa is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greeneochloa expansa is a perennial grass that is propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be mowed to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Greeneochloa expansa

Greeneochloa expansa is native to China and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Greeneochloa expansa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greeneochloa expansa?

Greeneochloa expansa

What type of plant is Greeneochloa expansa?

Grass

Where is Greeneochloa expansa found?

North America

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:77308340-1: 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].