Holcus pintodasilvae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Seq. & Castrov.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 312 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337122
Common Names
- Holcus pintodasilvae
- Pintodasilvae Holcus
- Pintodasilvae Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Holcus pintodasilvae (also called Pinto da Silva's Velvet-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Brazil, and is found in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Holcus pintodasilvae is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Holcus pintodasilvae is white and has five petals. The seed is an oblong shape and is black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Holcus pintodasilvae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Holcus pintodasilvae
Holcus pintodasilvae is native to the Canary Islands.
Holcus pintodasilvae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holcus pintodasilvae?
Holcus pintodasilvae
What is the natural habitat of Holcus pintodasilvae?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Holcus pintodasilvae?
May to July
Species in the Holcus 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
Santiago Castroviejo (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castrov.' in the authors string.
Miguel Pinto da Silva Menezes de Sequeira (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Seq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132593-1: 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].