Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
879424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prodoehl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Arch. 1: 241 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878759

Common Names

  • Luziola gracillima
  • Graceful Grass
  • Graceful Rush

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Description

Luziola gracillima (also called Slender Rivergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has a slender, erect stem and grows in moist areas, such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Where to Find Luziola gracillima

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

Luziola gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Luziola gracillima?

Luziola gracillima

What is the common name of Luziola gracillima?

Rivergrass

What is the natural habitat of Luziola gracillima?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of rivers and streams

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

Alice Prodoehl: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prodoehl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146136-2: 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].