Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrifolia
ID:
877230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torres) Peñail.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 48: 407 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876565

Common Names

  • Jarava scabrifolia
  • Scabrous-Leaved Spear Grass
  • Scabrous-Leaved Jarava

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Description

Cleistanthus insignis (also called the Indian cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jarava scabrifolia is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a fodder crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jarava scabrifolia is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with the seed being a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, thin, green grass.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jarava scabrifolia 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 scabrifolia

Jarava scabrifolia is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru.

Jarava scabrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jarava scabrifolia?

Jarava scabrifolia

What is the common name of Jarava scabrifolia?

Scabrifolia Jarava

What is the natural habitat of Jarava scabrifolia?

Jarava scabrifolia is native to the Andes mountains in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

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

Patricio Peñailillo Brito: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peñail.' in the authors string.
María Amelia Torres (1931-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torres' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426433-2: 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].