Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renvoize & Zuloaga) Zuloaga & Morrone
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 295 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908584
Common Names
- Renvoizea durifolia
- Durifolia Renvoizea
- Renvoizea Glabra
Description
Renvoizea durifolia (also called Renvoizea durifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Renvoizea durifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Renvoizea durifolia has small, yellow flowers and produces small, brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Renvoizea durifolia is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done to encourage branching and to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Renvoizea durifolia
Renvoizea durifolia is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.
Species in the Renvoizea genus
Renvoizea acicularifolia,
Renvoizea restingae,
Renvoizea vaginiviscosa,
Renvoizea trinii,
Renvoizea teretifolia,
Renvoizea sacciolepoides,
Renvoizea marauensis,
Renvoizea lagostachya,
Renvoizea durifolia,
Renvoizea glaziovii,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447885-2: 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].