Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rhizogona
ID:
909281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908616

Common Names

  • Parodiophyllochloa Rhizogona
  • Rhizogonous Parodiophyllochloa
  • Rhizogonous Grass

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Description

Parodiophyllochloa rhizogona (also called rhizogonous 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 rhizogona is used as a decorative plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parodiophyllochloa rhizogona has small, yellow flowers and produces small, brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parodiophyllochloa rhizogona 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 rhizogona

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

Parodiophyllochloa rhizogona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parodiophyllochloa rhizogona?

Parodiophyllochloa rhizogona

What is the common name of Parodiophyllochloa rhizogona?

Rhizogonous grass

What is the natural habitat of Parodiophyllochloa rhizogona?

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' 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:77093487-1: 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].