Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lophostachya
ID:
882048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Gould

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 12: 108 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881383

Common Names

  • Neobouteloua lophostachya
  • Lophostachya Neobouteloua
  • Lophostachya Neobouteloua Grass

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Description

Neobouteloua lophostachya (also called Crested Bouteloua, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has narrow, arching leaves and grows in clumps up to 2 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Neobouteloua lophostachya is used as an ornamental grass for landscaping and is also used as a fodder grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neobouteloua lophostachya are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neobouteloua lophostachya is a perennial grass that is native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Neobouteloua lophostachya

Neobouteloua lophostachya is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Neobouteloua lophostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neobouteloua lophostachya?

Neobouteloua lophostachya

What is the common name of Neobouteloua lophostachya?

Crested neobouteloua

What is the natural habitat of Neobouteloua lophostachya?

It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

Species in the Neobouteloua genus

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Frank Walton Gould (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gould' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:168414-2: 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].