Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neurosa
ID:
901432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewart & Archer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Territory : 26 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900767

Common Names

  • Spathia neurosa
  • Neurosa Grass
  • Neurosa Feathergrass

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Description

Spathia neurosa (also called sea holly, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its spiny leaves and its tall, erect stems. It is found in coastal habitats, rocky areas, and other sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Spathia neurosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spathia neurosa is white, with a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are short with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathia neurosa is a perennial grass native to the Atlantic coast of North America. It is typically found in salt marshes and is tolerant of both salt and brackish water. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Spathia neurosa

Spathia neurosa is native to South America and is found in salt marshes and coastal areas.

Spathia neurosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathia neurosa?

Spathia neurosa

What is the common name of Spathia neurosa?

Neurosia

What is the natural habitat of Spathia neurosa?

Salt marshes, mud flats, and tidal creeks

Species in the Spathia 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

Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Mary Ellinor Lucy Archer (1893-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.L.Archer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422476-1: 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].