Status:
valid
Authors:
(Caro) F.Rojas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 54: 173 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876560
Common Names
- Jarava pseudoichu
- False Ichu Spear Grass
- False Ichu Jarava
Description
Jarava pseudoichu (also called Pseudo-ichu 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 Argentina and Chile. It is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jarava pseudoichu 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
The flower of Jarava pseudoichu is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with the seed being a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, thin, green grass.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jarava pseudoichu 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 pseudoichu
Jarava pseudoichu is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru.
Jarava pseudoichu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jarava pseudoichu?
Jarava pseudoichu
What is the common name of Jarava pseudoichu?
Pseudoichu Jarava
What is the natural habitat of Jarava pseudoichu?
Jarava pseudoichu is native to the Andes mountains in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
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
Félix P. Rojas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Rojas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1046867-2: 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].