Nassella vargasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tovar) Peñail.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 55: 87 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881300
Common Names
- Vargas' Needlegrass
- Vargas' Bristle Grass
- Vargas' Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nassella vargasii (also called Vargas' needle grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has narrow, arching leaves and grows in clumps up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Nassella vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nassella vargasii is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, tufted grass with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nassella vargasii is a perennial grass native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is an easy-to-grow grass that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It can be divided in the spring or fall. The seed should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Nassella vargasii
Nassella vargasii is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia.
Nassella vargasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassella vargasii?
Nassella vargasii
What is the common name of Nassella vargasii?
Vargas' needlegrass
What is the natural habitat of Nassella vargasii?
Nassella vargasii is 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
Oscar Tovar (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tovar' 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:1009102-1: 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].