Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
penicillata
ID:
909280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Trin.) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 74 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908615

Common Names

  • Parodiophyllochloa Penicillata
  • Penicillate Parodiophyllochloa
  • Penicillate Grass

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Description

Parodiophyllochloa penicillata (also called penicillate grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10 to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parodiophyllochloa penicillata has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodiophyllochloa penicillata is a grass species native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. To cultivate, provide a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet. Provide bright, indirect light and keep the temperature between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Where to Find Parodiophyllochloa penicillata

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

Parodiophyllochloa penicillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parodiophyllochloa penicillata?

Parodiophyllochloa penicillata

What is the common name of Parodiophyllochloa penicillata?

Penicillate grass

What is the natural habitat of Parodiophyllochloa penicillata?

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' 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:77093486-1: 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].