Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
biflora
ID:
895115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Napper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 112 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894450

Common Names

  • Pogononeura biflora
  • Two-flowered pogononeura
  • Two-flowered pogononeura 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

Pogononeura biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pogononeura biflora has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogononeura biflora 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 Pogononeura biflora

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

Pogononeura biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogononeura biflora?

Pogononeura biflora

What are the common names of Pogononeura biflora?

Pogononeura, Two-flowered pogononeura

What is the natural habitat of Pogononeura biflora?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Pogononeura 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

Diana Margaret Napper (1930-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Napper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418509-1: 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].