Wangenheimia lima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lima
ID:
908183
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Fund. Agrost. : 132 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907518
Common Names
- Wangenheimia lima
- Lima Grass
- Wangenheimia Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wangenheimia lima (also called Lima Wangenheimia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial grass that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Wangenheimia lima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wangenheimia lima has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wangenheimia lima can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Wangenheimia lima
Wangenheimia lima is native to Morocco, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Wangenheimia lima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wangenheimia lima?
Wangenheimia lima
What is the natural habitat of Wangenheimia lima?
Wangenheimia lima is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
What is the growth habit of Wangenheimia lima?
Wangenheimia lima is an annual grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height.
Species in the Wangenheimia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426727-1: 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].