Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
908701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgar & Connor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 36: 569 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908036

Common Names

  • Zotovia acicularis
  • Acicularis Panic Grass
  • Giant Para Grass

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Description

Zotovia acicularis (also called needle zotovia, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is an annual grass that grows in dry, open habitats such as prairies and meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Zotovia acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zotovia acicularis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zotovia acicularis is a perennial grass that is native to New Zealand. It is a low-growing grass that forms tufts and can reach a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Zotovia acicularis

Zotovia acicularis can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.

Species in the Zotovia 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

Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006066-1: 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].