Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
875766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Auquier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 50: 242 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875101

Common Names

  • Gracilis Hubbardochloa
  • Gracilis Grass
  • Graceful Hubbardochloa

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Description

Hubbardochloa gracilis (also called 'Graceful Grass', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a short, tufted stem with long, thin leaves and small, green flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hubbardochloa gracilis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for soil erosion control and as a cover crop. It is also used in landscaping and as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hubbardochloa gracilis is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hubbardochloa gracilis is a tropical grass that is grown for forage and hay. It is best adapted to areas with warm climates and high humidity. It is propagated by seed, and should be planted in early spring or late summer. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Hubbardochloa gracilis

Hubbardochloa gracilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Hubbardochloa gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hubbardochloa gracilis?

Hubbardochloa gracilis

What is the common name of Hubbardochloa gracilis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Hubbardochloa gracilis?

Grasslands

Species in the Hubbardochloa 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

Paul Henri Auquier (1939-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Auquier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405398-1: 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].