Lachnagrostis morrisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morrisii
ID:
908918
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 24: 127 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908253
Common Names
- Lachnagrostis morrisii
- Morris Bristlegrass
- Morris Bristle Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachnagrostis morrisii (also called Morris's Lachnagrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a tufted grass with a bluish-green foliage and grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lachnagrostis morrisii is used as a forage crop, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachnagrostis morrisii has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have broad, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachnagrostis morrisii is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. It is a fast-growing grass and can spread quickly, so it should be kept in check by regular mowing or trimming.
Where to Find Lachnagrostis morrisii
Lachnagrostis morrisii can be found in South Africa.
Lachnagrostis morrisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachnagrostis morrisii?
Lachnagrostis morrisii
What is the common name of Lachnagrostis morrisii?
Morris' Lachnagrostis
Where is Lachnagrostis morrisii found?
Lachnagrostis morrisii is found in South Africa.
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
A.J. Brown: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080431-1: 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].