Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daviesii
ID:
890246

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 67: 27 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889581

Common Names

  • Daviesii Phalaris
  • Phalaris Daviesii
  • Daviesii Phalaris

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Description

Phalaris daviesii (also called 'Davies' Phalaris', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaris daviesii 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 Phalaris daviesii is a small, white, tubular flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaris daviesii 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 Phalaris daviesii

Phalaris daviesii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Phalaris daviesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaris daviesii?

Phalaris daviesii

What is the common name of Phalaris daviesii?

Daviesii

What is the natural habitat of Phalaris daviesii?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415604-1: 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].