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
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.
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].