Stapfochloa berroi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berroi
ID:
1317743
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Arechav.) P.M.Peterson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 459 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330197
Common Names
- Stapfochloa Berroi
- Berroi Stapfochloa
- Stapfochloa Veins
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stapfochloa berroi (also called Berro's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 m. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stapfochloa berroi is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a turf grass in lawns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stapfochloa berroi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stapfochloa berroi is a tropical grass that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division of the plant.
Where to Find Stapfochloa berroi
Stapfochloa berroi is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Stapfochloa berroi FAQ
What type of plant is Stapfochloa berroi?
Stapfochloa berroi is a type of grass.
Where does Stapfochloa berroi grow?
Stapfochloa berroi is native to India.
What are the care requirements for Stapfochloa berroi?
Stapfochloa berroi prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Species in the Stapfochloa 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
José Arechavaleta (1838-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arechav.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60469003-2: 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].