Xerochloa barbata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 197 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907561
Common Names
- Barbata Xerochloa
- Xerochloa
- Xerochloa Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xerochloa barbata (also called Bearded Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that typically grows to heights of 10-30 cm. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Xerochloa barbata is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves are used in basketry.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xerochloa barbata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xerochloa barbata is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It is a low-growing species that forms tufts of thin, wiry stems and small, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring.
Where to Find Xerochloa barbata
Xerochloa barbata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, and parts of Asia.
Xerochloa barbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerochloa barbata?
Xerochloa barbata
What type of plant is Xerochloa barbata?
It is a grass
Where does Xerochloa barbata grow?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Xerochloa 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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426757-1: 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].