Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
877220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) S.W.L.Jacobs & J.Everett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 301 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876555

Common Names

  • Jarava plumosa
  • Plume Spear Grass
  • Plume Jarava

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Description

Jarava plumosa (also called Plumose Jarava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jarava plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jarava plumosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and slightly flattened. The seedlings have a single leaf that is narrow and pointed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jarava plumosa is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from division, dig up the clump of grass and divide it into smaller clumps. Replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-draining soil.

Where to Find Jarava plumosa

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

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Joy Everett (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Everett' in the authors string.
Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999001-1: 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].