Nassella coquimbensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Matthei) Peñail.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 55: 86 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881170
Common Names
- Coquimbo Needlegrass
- Coquimbo Spear Grass
- Coquimbo Speargrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nassella coquimbensis (also called Coquimbo 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 coquimbensis is used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nassella coquimbensis 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 coquimbensis 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 coquimbensis
Nassella coquimbensis is found in Chile.
Nassella coquimbensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassella coquimbensis?
Nassella coquimbensis
What is the common name of Nassella coquimbensis?
Nassella
Where is Nassella coquimbensis found?
It is found in 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
Patricio Peñailillo Brito: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peñail.' in the authors string.
Oscar R. Matthei (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matthei' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1163943-2: 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].