Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
viguieri
ID:
878289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 8: 515 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877624

Common Names

  • Lasiorhachis viguieri
  • Viguier's Spear Grass
  • Viguier's Wiregrass

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Description

Lasiorhachis viguieri (also called Viguier's Feathergrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 70 cm. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long and 1 mm wide. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as steppes, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiorhachis viguieri is used as a fodder crop for livestock and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiorhachis viguieri is a small, yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, round grain that is dark brown in color. The seedling is a small grass with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiorhachis viguieri is a low-growing, evergreen grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Lasiorhachis viguieri

Lasiorhachis viguieri is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Lasiorhachis viguieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiorhachis viguieri?

Lasiorhachis viguieri

What is the natural habitat of Lasiorhachis viguieri?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

What is the conservation status of Lasiorhachis viguieri?

Least Concern

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406915-1: 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].