Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
crispifolia
ID:
1553868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sylvester) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 15 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033579


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Description

Paramochloa crispifolia (also called Crisped Paramochloa, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paramochloa crispifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paramochloa crispifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paramochloa crispifolia is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Paramochloa crispifolia

Paramochloa crispifolia is native to South America.

Paramochloa crispifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paramochloa crispifolia?

Paramochloa crispifolia

What is the common name of Paramochloa crispifolia?

Crisp-leaved Paramochloa

What is the natural habitat of Paramochloa crispifolia?

It is found in tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Paramochloa 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77206800-1: 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].