Nassella melanosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl) Barkworth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Taxon 39: 611 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881235
Common Names
- Nassella melanosperma
- Melanosperma Needlegrass
- Black-seeded Needlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nassella melanosperma (also called Texas needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet, with a clumping habit and narrow, green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nassella melanosperma 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 melanosperma flowers are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nassella melanosperma can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.
Where to Find Nassella melanosperma
Nassella melanosperma is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Nassella melanosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassella melanosperma?
Nassella melanosperma
What is the common name of Nassella melanosperma?
Black-Seeded Needlegrass
What is the natural habitat of Nassella melanosperma?
Nassella melanosperma is native to Argentina and 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
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' 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:948406-1: 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].