Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spicatus
ID:
874289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 773 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873624

Common Names

  • Gymnopogon spicatus
  • Spicatus Gymnopogon
  • Gymnopogon Spicatus

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Description

Gymnopogon spicatus (also called Spiked Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams and rivers. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in clumps up to 1.2 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnopogon spicatus is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and as a food source for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnopogon spicatus has small white flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnopogon spicatus is a perennial grass native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Gymnopogon spicatus

Gymnopogon spicatus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Gymnopogon spicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnopogon spicatus?

Gymnopogon spicatus

What are the common names of Gymnopogon spicatus?

Spicate Beardgrass

What is the habitat of Gymnopogon spicatus?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115792-2: 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].