Jarava filifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Ciald.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vasc. Argent. 3(2): 385 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334355
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Jarava filifolia (also called 'Spear Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Jarava filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jarava filifolia is white with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jarava filifolia is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation is best done in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Jarava filifolia
Jarava filifolia can be found in the highlands of Patagonia.
Jarava filifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Jarava filifolia?
Slender Jarava
What is the natural habitat of Jarava filifolia?
It is found in dry grasslands in Chile
What is the flower color of Jarava filifolia?
The flowers are yellow
Species in the Jarava 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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Ana María Cialdella (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ciald.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123318-1: 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].