Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentinensis
ID:
881812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Peñail.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 55: 86 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881147

Common Names

  • Nassella Argentinensis
  • Argentine Nassella
  • Argentine Matgrass

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Description

Nassella argentinensis (also called Argentinian Nassella, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass with thin, wiry stems and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nassella argentinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassella argentinensis has small yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassella argentinensis is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Nassella argentinensis

Nassella argentinensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Brazil to Argentina.

Species in the Nassella genus

Nassella airoides, Nassella ancoraimensis, Nassella arcaensis, Nassella arcuata, Nassella arechavaletae, Nassella argentinensis, Nassella asplundii, Nassella ayacuchensis, Nassella brachychaetoides, Nassella brachyphylla, Nassella brasiliensis, Nassella burkartii, Nassella cabrerae, Nassella caespitosa, Nassella carettei, Nassella catamarcensis, Nassella cernua, Nassella chaparensis, Nassella charruana, Nassella chilensis, Nassella coquimbensis, Nassella cordobensis, Nassella crassiflora, Nassella curamalalensis, Nassella depauperata, Nassella duriuscula, Nassella elata, Nassella entrerriensis, Nassella fabrisii, Nassella famatinensis, Nassella filiculmis, Nassella formicarum, Nassella gibba, Nassella gigantea, Nassella glabripoda, Nassella hirtifolia, Nassella holwayi, Nassella huallancaensis, Nassella hunzikeri, Nassella hyalina, Nassella ibarrensis, Nassella inconspicua, Nassella juergensii, Nassella karstenii, Nassella lachnophylla, Nassella laevissima, Nassella lepida, Nassella leptocoronata, Nassella leptothera, Nassella leucotricha,

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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Patricio Peñailillo Brito: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peñail.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009089-1: 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].