Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
882188

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 13: 18 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881523

Common Names

  • Neurachne tenuifolia
  • Slender-leaved Grass
  • Woolly Grass

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Description

Neurachne tenuifolia (also called Tenuifolia Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist meadows. It has a clumping growth habit and produces long, thin leaves and small, pinkish-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neurachne tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neurachne tenuifolia has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neurachne tenuifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. For cuttings, take a cutting of a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it takes root.

Where to Find Neurachne tenuifolia

Neurachne tenuifolia can be found in Australia.

Neurachne tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Neurachne tenuifolia

What is the family of this plant?

Poaceae

What is the common name of this plant?

Slender-leaved Grass

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409479-1: 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].