Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cordovensis
ID:
909298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 69 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908633

Common Names

  • Parodiophyllochloa Cordovensis
  • Cordoba Parodiophyllochloa
  • Cordoba Grass

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Description

Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis (also called Cordoba Parodi Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Argentina. It is a perennial grass with culms up to 1 m tall and 2 cm in diameter. It is found in grasslands, often in moist and shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis is used as a decorative plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, light-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light-green grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis

Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis?

Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis

What is the common name of Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis?

Cordoba grass

What is the natural habitat of Parodiophyllochloa cordovensis?

Grassy areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093482-1: 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].