Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.López & Biurrun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 2: 317 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881384
Common Names
- Neobouteloua pauciracemosa
- Few-flowered Neobouteloua
- Few-flowered Neobouteloua Grass
Description
Neobouteloua pauciracemosa (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciracemosa 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 pauciracemosa are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neobouteloua pauciracemosa 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 pauciracemosa
Neobouteloua pauciracemosa is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Neobouteloua pauciracemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neobouteloua pauciracemosa?
Neobouteloua pauciracemosa
What is the common name of Neobouteloua pauciracemosa?
Few-flowered neobouteloua
What is the natural habitat of Neobouteloua pauciracemosa?
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
M. Gabriela López: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.López' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317683-2: 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].