Pappophorum bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
887646
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Mexic. Pl. 2: 133 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000886981
Common Names
- Pappophorum bicolor
- Bicolor Pappophorum
- Bicolor Feather Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pappophorum bicolor (also called Pappophorum bicolor, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pappophorum bicolor is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and can be used to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pappophorum bicolor flowers are small and yellow, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short with thin, upright leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pappophorum bicolor is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pappophorum bicolor
Pappophorum bicolor is native to East Africa, from Ethiopia to Tanzania.
Pappophorum bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappophorum bicolor?
Pappophorum bicolor
What is the common name of Pappophorum bicolor?
Two-colored Pappusgrass
What is the growth habit of Pappophorum bicolor?
It is an annual or biennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height.
Species in the Pappophorum 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
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413618-1: 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].