Nassella wurdackii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tovar) Barkworth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Taxon 39: 612 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881303
Common Names
- Wurdack's Needlegrass
- Wurdack's Bristle Grass
- Wurdack's Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nassella wurdackii (also called Mexican feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in clumps and has thin, wiry stems with narrow, silvery-green leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Nassella wurdackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nassella wurdackii 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 wurdackii 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 wurdackii
Nassella wurdackii is native to South America, and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Nassella wurdackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassella wurdackii?
Nassella wurdackii
What is the common name of Nassella wurdackii?
Wurdack's needlegrass
What is the natural habitat of Nassella wurdackii?
Nassella wurdackii 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.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281188-2: 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].