Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
878197

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 15: 16 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877532

Common Names

  • Divaricate Lasiacis
  • Divaricate Lasiacises
  • Divaricate Lasiacises

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Description

Lasiacis divaricata (also called Slender Wiregrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and a slender, wiry stem. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiacis divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lasiacis divaricata var. leptostachya (Hitchc.) Davidse
Lasiacis divaricata var. divaricata
Lasiacis divaricata var. austroamericana Davidse

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasiacis divaricata has small yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiacis divaricata is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divided in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Lasiacis divaricata

Lasiacis divaricata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Lasiacis divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiacis divaricata?

Lasiacis divaricata

What is the common name of Lasiacis divaricata?

Divaricate lasiacis

Where is Lasiacis divaricata found?

Lasiacis divaricata is found in Australia.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135690-2: 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].