Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
879413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 52: 473 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878748

Common Names

  • Luziola brasiliensis
  • Brazilian Grass
  • Brazilian Grass

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Description

Luziola brasiliensis (also called Brazilian grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with leaves 10–25 cm long and 2–4 mm broad. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from dry to moist soils, from sea level to mountains, and from grassland to woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Luziola brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luziola brasiliensis has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luziola brasiliensis is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a fast-growing species and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Where to Find Luziola brasiliensis

Luziola brasiliensis is found in the savannas of West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon.

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146130-2: 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].