Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distans
ID:
1575420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) A.J.Br.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 40: 55 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040000

Common Names

  • Lachnagrostis Distans
  • Lachnagrostis Distans Plant
  • Lachnagrostis Distans Flower

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Description

Lachnagrostis distans (also called 'Distant Lachnagrostis', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has an upright habit with a rounded crown and can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are linear and are arranged in opposite pairs. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnagrostis distans is an ornamental plant that is used for landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachnagrostis distans is a small, yellow, spike-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnagrostis distans is a perennial grass native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lachnagrostis distans

Lachnagrostis distans can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Lachnagrostis distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachnagrostis distans?

Lachnagrostis distans

What is the common name of Lachnagrostis distans?

Distant Lachnagrostis

Where is Lachnagrostis distans native to?

Australia

Species in the Lachnagrostis genus

Lachnagrostis adamsonii, Lachnagrostis aemula, Lachnagrostis ammobia, Lachnagrostis barbuligera, Lachnagrostis billardierei, Lachnagrostis collicola, Lachnagrostis drummondiana, Lachnagrostis elata, Lachnagrostis filiformis, Lachnagrostis glabra, Lachnagrostis lachnantha, Lachnagrostis lacunis, Lachnagrostis leptostachys, Lachnagrostis limitanea, Lachnagrostis littoralis, Lachnagrostis lyallii, Lachnagrostis meionectes, Lachnagrostis pilosa, Lachnagrostis plebeia, Lachnagrostis preissii, Lachnagrostis robusta, Lachnagrostis rudis, Lachnagrostis schlechteri, Lachnagrostis sodiroana, Lachnagrostis striata, Lachnagrostis tenuis, Lachnagrostis uda, Lachnagrostis nesomytica, Lachnagrostis morrisii, Lachnagrostis deflexa, Lachnagrostis contracta, Lachnagrostis perennis, Lachnagrostis palustris, Lachnagrostis leviseta, Lachnagrostis ripulae, Lachnagrostis eriantha, Lachnagrostis polypogonoides, Lachnagrostis huttoniae, Lachnagrostis semibarbata, Lachnagrostis distans,

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

IPNI Record: 77303286-1: Added by the Aug 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77303286-1: 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].