Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
diegoensis
ID:
1555343

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swallen) Romasch.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 118 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034813

Common Names

  • Thorneochloa diegoensis
  • Diegoensis Thorneochloa
  • Thorneochloa Thorneochloa

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Description

Thorneochloa diegoensis (also called Diego Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thorneochloa diegoensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thorneochloa diegoensis has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thorneochloa diegoensis is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Mowing is not necessary but can be done to control the size and shape of the plant.

Where to Find Thorneochloa diegoensis

Thorneochloa diegoensis can be found in the tropical rainforest of South America.

Thorneochloa diegoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thorneochloa diegoensis?

Thorneochloa diegoensis

What is the common name of Thorneochloa diegoensis?

Diego's thorneochloa

Where is Thorneochloa diegoensis found?

Mexico

Species in the Thorneochloa 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:77199108-1: 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].