Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vanessae
ID:
908974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Judz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 1 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908309

Common Names

  • Raddiella vanessae
  • Vanessae Raddiella
  • Vanessa's Raddiella

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Description

Raddiella vanessae (also called Vanessa's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It has thin, narrow blades and a sweet scent. It prefers moist soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Raddiella vanessae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Raddiella vanessae is a small, white inflorescence, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raddiella vanessae is a perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division, but it can also be propagated by seed. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Raddiella vanessae

Raddiella vanessae is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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

Emmet J. Judziewicz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77085408-1: 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].