Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
881832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) É.Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 267 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881167

Common Names

  • Chilean Needlegrass
  • Chilean Spear Grass
  • Chilean Speargrass

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Description

Nassella chilensis (also called Chilean Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Chile. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 1.2 m. It prefers well-drained soils in sunny locations and is tolerant of drought and frost.

Uses & Benefits

Nassella chilensis is used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nassella chilensis var. juncea (Phil.) Muñoz-Schick
Nassella chilensis var. chilensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nassella chilensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassella chilensis is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in a clump and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes around two weeks.

Where to Find Nassella chilensis

Nassella chilensis is native to South America and can be found in dry, grassy areas.

Nassella chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassella chilensis?

Nassella chilensis

What is the common name of Nassella chilensis?

Chilean Needlegrass

Where is Nassella chilensis native to?

Chile

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

Étienne-Émile Desvaux (1830-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'É.Desv.' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1194564-2: 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].