Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grisebachii
ID:
878203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nash) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 51: 302 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877538

Common Names

  • Grisebach's Lasiacis
  • Grisebach Lasiacis
  • Grisebach's Lasiacis

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Description

Lasiacis grisebachii (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 grisebachii 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 grisebachii var. grisebachii
Lasiacis grisebachii var. lindelieana Davidse

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasiacis grisebachii has small white flowers with yellow 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 grisebachii is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is an easy-to-grow grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Lasiacis grisebachii

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

Lasiacis grisebachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiacis grisebachii?

Lasiacis grisebachii

What is the common name of Lasiacis grisebachii?

Grisebach's lasiacis

Where is Lasiacis grisebachii found?

Lasiacis grisebachii 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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135696-2: 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].