Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perennis
ID:
908466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc.) Reeves & Mangelsd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 29: 817 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907801

Common Names

  • Perennial Zea
  • Zea
  • Zea Grass

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Description

Zea perennis (also called Perennial Corn, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Mexico. It is a tall, tufted grass that typically grows to heights of 1-2 m. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in fields and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Zea perennis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zea perennis has a yellow flower with a green centre. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zea perennis is a warm-season annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, and can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best to sow the seeds in spring, and the plants can be harvested in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Zea perennis

Zea perennis is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Zea perennis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zea perennis?

Zea perennis

What is the common name of Zea perennis?

Perennis maize

Where is Zea perennis found?

Zea perennis is found in Mexico and Central America.

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
Robert Gatlin Reeves (1898-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reeves' in the authors string.
Paul Christoph Mangelsdorf (1899-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mangelsd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270869-2: 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].