Polypogon magellanicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Finot
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 7: 187 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339501
Common Names
- Polypogon magellanicus
- Magellan Polypogon
- Magellan Rabbit-foot-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypogon magellanicus (also called Magellan Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and in other dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polypogon magellanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polypogon magellanicus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polypogon magellanicus is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Polypogon magellanicus
Polypogon magellanicus is native to Chile and Argentina.
Polypogon magellanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypogon magellanicus?
Polypogon magellanicus
What is the common name of Polypogon magellanicus?
Magellan Beardgrass
Where is Polypogon magellanicus native to?
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
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Victor L. Finot (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finot' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139638-1: 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].