Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stepparia
ID:
1043027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nicora) Soreng

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 49: 91 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042365

Common Names

  • Stepparia Nicoraepoa
  • Nicoraepoa Stepparia
  • Stepparia Nicoraepoa

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Description

Nicoraepoa stepparia (also called Stepparia Nicoraepoa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a spreading, bushy habit and grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are linear and have a toothed margin. It grows in open woodlands, scrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Nicoraepoa stepparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nicoraepoa stepparia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nicoraepoa stepparia can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Nicoraepoa stepparia

Nicoraepoa stepparia can be found in South America.

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 John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118632-1: 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].