Nassella brasiliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Zanin & Longhi-Wagner) Peñail.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 55: 85 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881157
Common Names
- Nassella Brasiliensis
- Brazilian Nassella
- Brazilian Matgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nassella brasiliensis (also called Brazilian needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet, with a clumping habit and narrow, green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nassella brasiliensis 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
The flower of Nassella brasiliensis is a small, white-greenish spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings have a short, white-greenish stem, with long, narrow, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nassella brasiliensis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Nassella brasiliensis
Nassella brasiliensis 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
Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Patricio Peñailillo Brito: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peñail.' in the authors string.
Ana Zanin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Zanin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009090-1: 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].