Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 59 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889576
Common Names
- Globosum Phaenosperma
- Phaenosperma Globosum
- Phaenosperma
Description
Phaenosperma globosum (also called 'Globose Phaenosperma', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phaenosperma globosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaenosperma globosum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaenosperma globosum is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Phaenosperma globosum
Phaenosperma globosum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Phaenosperma globosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaenosperma globosum?
Phaenosperma globosum
What is the common name of Phaenosperma globosum?
Globosum
What is the natural habitat of Phaenosperma globosum?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415547-1: 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].