Nassella karstenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hitchc.) Peñail.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 55: 86 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881213
Common Names
- Karstenii Needlegrass
- Karstenii Spear Grass
- Karstenii Speargrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nassella karstenii (also called Karsten'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 karstenii 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 karstenii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nassella karstenii is a perennial grass native to South America. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Nassella karstenii
Nassella karstenii 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 karstenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassella karstenii?
Nassella karstenii
What is the common name of Nassella karstenii?
Karsten's Needlegrass
Where is Nassella karstenii 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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' 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:1216653-2: 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].