Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bullockii
ID:
874392

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 37: t. 3645 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873727

Common Names

  • Bullock's false oatgrass
  • Bullock's false brome
  • Bullock's false wheatgrass

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Description

Habrochloa bullockii (also called Bullock's foxtail grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is found in wet, marshy areas, as well as in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Habrochloa bullockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habrochloa bullockii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habrochloa bullockii is a perennial grass native to Mexico. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Habrochloa bullockii

Habrochloa bullockii can be found in tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Habrochloa bullockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habrochloa bullockii?

Habrochloa bullockii

What is the common name of Habrochloa bullockii?

Bullock's Grass

What is the habitat of Habrochloa bullockii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Habrochloa 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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404492-1: 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].