Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
greenwayi
ID:
895113

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3421 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894448

Common Names

  • Pogonochloa greenwayi
  • Greenway's pogonochloa
  • Greenway's pogonochloa grass

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Description

Pogononeura biflora (also called Two-flowered Pogononeura, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and has narrow, bright green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonochloa greenwayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pogonochloa greenwayi has small, white flowers that appear in clusters on the tips of stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a glossy sheen. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonochloa greenwayi can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Pogonochloa greenwayi

Pogonochloa greenwayi is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Pogonochloa greenwayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogonochloa greenwayi?

Pogonochloa greenwayi

What are the common names of Pogonochloa greenwayi?

Pogonochloa, Greenway's pogonochloa

What is the natural habitat of Pogonochloa greenwayi?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Pogonochloa 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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418508-1: 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].