Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubicola
ID:
881912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Torres

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Comis. Invest. Ci. Prov. Buenos Aires 13: 30 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881247

Common Names

  • Nassella nubicola
  • Nubicola Needlegrass
  • Nubicola Tussockgrass

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Description

Nassella nubicola (also called Nubicola Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist meadows. It has a clumping growth habit and produces long, thin leaves and small, pinkish-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nassella nubicola is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flower heads. It is also used for erosion control, as it can help to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is also used as a food source for wildlife, as the seeds are edible for birds and small mammals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nassella nubicola 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 nubicola is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Once established, it can be divided in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nassella nubicola

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

Nassella nubicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nassella nubicola?

Nassella nubicola

What is the common name of Nassella nubicola?

Cloud Needlegrass

What is the natural habitat of Nassella nubicola?

Nassella nubicola 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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
María Amelia Torres (1931-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torres' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995364-1: 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].