Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procerrima
ID:
878222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Hitchc. ex Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 24: 145 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877557

Common Names

  • Lasiacis procerrima
  • Tall Panicgrass
  • Tall Speargrass

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Description

Lasiacis procerrima (also called Tall grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with a short, erect stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as riverbanks and wet meadows, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiacis procerrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make traditional medicines and for its antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiacis procerrima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiacis procerrima is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is a low-growing species that typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm). It has a rhizomatous root system and can spread quickly. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lasiacis procerrima

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

Lasiacis procerrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiacis procerrima?

Lasiacis procerrima

What is the common name of Lasiacis procerrima?

Tall Lasiacis

What is the natural habitat of Lasiacis procerrima?

Dry forests and woodlands

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.
Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135714-2: 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].