Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Romasch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 184 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913928
Common Names
- Ibar's Feather Grass
- Pappostipa Ibarii
- Pappostipa Ibarii
Description
Pappostipa ibarii (also called Ibarii's Pappostipa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is found in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and sand dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Pappostipa ibarii is used for making furniture, tools, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pappostipa ibarii are small, white, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappostipa ibarii is an epiphytic orchid species native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Pappostipa ibarii
Pappostipa ibarii is native to Argentina. It can be found in the temperate grassland biome.
Pappostipa ibarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappostipa ibarii?
Pappostipa ibarii
What is the common name of Pappostipa ibarii?
Ibari grass
Where is Pappostipa ibarii native to?
South America
Species in the Pappostipa genus
Pappostipa ameghinoi,
Pappostipa atacamensis,
Pappostipa braun-blanquetii,
Pappostipa chrysophylla,
Pappostipa chubutensis,
Pappostipa frigida,
Pappostipa hieronymusii,
Pappostipa humilis,
Pappostipa ibarii,
Pappostipa maeviae,
Pappostipa major,
Pappostipa malalhuensis,
Pappostipa nana,
Pappostipa nicorae,
Pappostipa parodiana,
Pappostipa patagonica,
Pappostipa ruiz-lealii,
Pappostipa semperiana,
Pappostipa sorianoi,
Pappostipa speciosa,
Pappostipa vaginata,
Pappostipa vatroensis,
Pappostipa mapuche,
Pappostipa kieslingii,
Pappostipa arenicola,
Pappostipa choconensis,
Pappostipa colloncurensis,
Pappostipa zulmae,
Pappostipa marqueziana,
Pappostipa jucunda,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099531-1: 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].