Xerochloa laniflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 502 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907566
Common Names
- Xerochloa laniflora
- Laniflora Bentgrass
- Laniflora Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xerochloa laniflora (also called 'Lanate Beardgrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist habitats, including wetlands, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Xerochloa laniflora 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
The flower of Xerochloa laniflora is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xerochloa laniflora 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 laniflora
Xerochloa laniflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, and parts of Asia.
Xerochloa laniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerochloa laniflora?
Xerochloa laniflora
What type of plant is Xerochloa laniflora?
It is a grass
Where does Xerochloa laniflora 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426760-1: 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].