Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castellanosii
ID:
877178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.Roig) Peñail.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 48: 404 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876513

Common Names

  • Jarava Castellanosii
  • Castellanosii Grass
  • Jarava

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Description

Jarava castellanosii (also called Paja Brava, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Jarava castellanosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jarava castellanosii is a small, yellow-green spikelet, while its seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. Its seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jarava castellanosii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Jarava castellanosii

Jarava castellanosii is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Jarava castellanosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jarava castellanosii?

Jarava castellanosii

What is the common name of Jarava castellanosii?

Castellanos' Jarava

What is the natural habitat of Jarava castellanosii?

Grasslands, open woodlands, 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

Fidel Antonio Roig (1922-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Roig' in the authors string.
Patricio Peñailillo Brito: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peñail.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426417-2: 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].