Status:
valid
Authors:
(Holttum) S.Dransf. & K.M.Wong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 22: 4 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348302
Common Names
- Ruhooglandia hooglandii
- R. hooglandii
- Hooglandii
Description
Ruhooglandia hooglandii (also called 'Hooglandii' or 'Hooglandii Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States and Canada. It has a tufted growth habit and a straight stem with smooth, green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woods, along streams, and in floodplains.
Uses & Benefits
Ruhooglandia hooglandii has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruhooglandia hooglandii has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruhooglandia hooglandii is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Ruhooglandia hooglandii
Ruhooglandia hooglandii is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Ruhooglandia hooglandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruhooglandia hooglandii?
Ruhooglandia hooglandii
What is the common name of Ruhooglandia hooglandii?
Hoogland's Ruhooglandia
What is the natural habitat of Ruhooglandia hooglandii?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Ruhooglandia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161251-1: 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].