Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruscifolia
ID:
878226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Hitchc. ex Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877561

Common Names

  • Lasiacis ruscifolia
  • Ruscifolia Panicgrass
  • Ruscifolia Speargrass

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lasiacis ruscifolia var. velutina (Swallen) Davidse
Lasiacis ruscifolia var. ruscifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiacis ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lasiacis ruscifolia

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

Lasiacis ruscifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiacis ruscifolia?

Lasiacis ruscifolia

What is the common name of Lasiacis ruscifolia?

Ruscifolia Lasiacis

What is the natural habitat of Lasiacis ruscifolia?

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:406853-1: 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].