Status:
valid
Authors:
Soderstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 68: 30 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903198
Common Names
- Angustifolia streptochaeta
- Streptochaeta angustifolia
- Angustifolia stipa
Description
Streptochaeta angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Streptochaeta, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Streptochaeta angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a source of food, fuel, and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streptochaeta angustifolia has a yellow flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is round and black with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are short and thin with a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptochaeta angustifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will flower better with regular watering.
Where to Find Streptochaeta angustifolia
Streptochaeta angustifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Streptochaeta angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptochaeta angustifolia?
Streptochaeta angustifolia
What is the common name of Streptochaeta angustifolia?
Angustifolia grass
What is the habitat of Streptochaeta angustifolia?
Grassy plains
Species in the Streptochaeta 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:246463-2: 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].