Polypogon adscendens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 2: 777 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894632
Common Names
- Rivular Meadow-grass
- Rough Bluegrass
- Mountain Meadow-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypogon adscendens (also called Ascending Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in wetter habitats such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Polypogon adscendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polypogon adscendens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polypogon adscendens is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in moist, well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Polypogon adscendens prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Polypogon adscendens
Polypogon adscendens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Species in the Polypogon genus
Polypogon adscendens, Polypogon australis, Polypogon chilensis, Polypogon elongatus, Polypogon exasperatus, Polypogon fugax, Polypogon hissaricus, Polypogon imberbis, Polypogon interruptus, Polypogon ivanovae, Polypogon linearis, Polypogon maritimus, Polypogon mollis, Polypogon monspeliensis, Polypogon parvulus, Polypogon pygmeus, Polypogon schimperianus, Polypogon tenellus, Polypogon tenuis, Polypogon viridis, Polypogon griquensis, Polypogon nilgiricus, Polypogon magellanicus, Polypogon subspathaceus,
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
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418646-1: 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].