Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longispicula
ID:
875286

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Döll) Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 24: 117 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874621

Common Names

  • Homolepis longispicula
  • Long-spike Homolepis
  • Long-spike Homolepis Grass

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Description

Homolepis longispicula (also called Long-spiked Homolepis, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in grasslands, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Homolepis longispicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to reduce soil erosion. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homolepis longispicula is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homolepis longispicula is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types and is tolerant of drought. It is best grown in areas with mild winters and hot summers. It can be propagated by seed or division and should be planted in spring or early summer. It can be mowed to keep it in a neat and tidy form.

Where to Find Homolepis longispicula

Homolepis longispicula can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands in Europe and 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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:123766-2: 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].