Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hunzikeri
ID:
881870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Caro) Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Taxon 39: 610 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881205

Common Names

  • Hunzikeri Needlegrass
  • Hunzikeri Spear Grass
  • Hunzikeri Speargrass

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Description

Nassella hunzikeri (also called Hunziker's Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Argentina and Chile. It is a tufted grass with erect culms that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Nassella hunzikeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassella hunzikeri has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, wiry stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassella hunzikeri is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nassella hunzikeri

Nassella hunzikeri is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Cordoba, La Pampa, Mendoza, Rio Negro, San Luis, and Santa Fe.

Nassella hunzikeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassella hunzikeri?

Nassella hunzikeri

What is the common name of Nassella hunzikeri?

Hunziker's Needlegrass

Where is Nassella hunzikeri native to?

South America

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

José Alfredo Caro (1919-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caro' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948392-1: 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].