Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
globosa
ID:
1097348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 59 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001096686

Common Names

  • Phaenosperma globosa
  • Globe-Fruited Phaenosperma
  • Globe-Fruited Phaenosperma Grass

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Uses & Benefits

Phaenosperma globosa is a perennial grass that is used in landscaping and as a forage crop. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaenosperma globosa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet which is borne in a panicle. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedling has a short, thick stem and a tuft of short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaenosperma globosa is a perennial grass native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and frost. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It requires minimal maintenance and can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Phaenosperma globosa

Phaenosperma globosa is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Species in the Phaenosperma 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25519655: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.