Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrior
ID:
878228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 40: 85 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877563

Common Names

  • Lasiacis scabrior
  • Scabrous Panicgrass
  • Scabrous Speargrass

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Description

Lasiacis scabrior (also called Rough 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 scabrior 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 scabrior 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 scabrior 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 scabrior prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lasiacis scabrior

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

Lasiacis scabrior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiacis scabrior?

Lasiacis scabrior

What is the common name of Lasiacis scabrior?

Scabrous Lasiacis

What is the natural habitat of Lasiacis scabrior?

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:135720-2: 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].