Lycochloa avenacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 25A(8): 4 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878774
Common Names
- Lycochloa avenacea
- Avenaceous Grass
- Avenaceous Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lycochloa avenacea (also called Avenaceous Woodgrass, 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
Lycochloa avenacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycochloa avenacea has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lycochloa avenacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lycochloa avenacea
Lycochloa avenacea is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Lycochloa avenacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycochloa avenacea?
Lycochloa avenacea
What is the common name of Lycochloa avenacea?
Rivergrass
What is the natural habitat of Lycochloa avenacea?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of rivers and streams
Species in the Lycochloa genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407713-1: 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].