Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugelii
ID:
878224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877559

Common Names

  • Lasiacis rugelii
  • Rugel's Panicgrass
  • Rugel's Speargrass

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Description

Lasiacis rugelii (also called Rugel's 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 rugelii 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 rugelii 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 rugelii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Lasiacis rugelii prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lasiacis rugelii

Lasiacis rugelii can be found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Lasiacis rugelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiacis rugelii?

Lasiacis rugelii

What is the common name of Lasiacis rugelii?

Rugel's Lasiacis

What is the natural habitat of Lasiacis rugelii?

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135716-2: 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].