Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuroidea
ID:
1096949

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 196 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001096287

Common Names

  • Neurachne alopecuroidea
  • Foxtail Neurachne
  • Hairy Neurachne

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Description

Neurachne alopecuroidea (also called Foxtail Neurachne, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neurachne alopecuroidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neurachne alopecuroidea has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have thin, bright green stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neurachne alopecuroidea is a perennial grass that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-prepared seedbed and cover lightly with soil. To propagate by vegetative means, divide the plants in spring or early summer and replant in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Neurachne alopecuroidea

Neurachne alopecuroidea is native to India and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409464-1: 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].