Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lachnophylla
ID:
881879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Taxon 39: 610 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881214

Common Names

  • Lachnophylla Needlegrass
  • Lachnophylla Spear Grass
  • Lachnophylla Speargrass

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Description

Nassella lachnophylla (also called Woolly 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 lachnophylla 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 lachnophylla has small, white flowers, each with five petals and a long, thin awn. The seeds are small, black, and shiny, with a long, thin awn. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a long, thin awn.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nassella lachnophylla 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 lachnophylla

Nassella lachnophylla is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Nassella lachnophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassella lachnophylla?

Nassella lachnophylla

What is the common name of Nassella lachnophylla?

Woolly Needlegrass

Where is Nassella lachnophylla 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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' 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:948396-1: 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].