Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
75846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & G.M.Barroso

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 33(3): 404 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075175



Common Names

  • Wunderlichia bahiensis
  • Bahia Wunderlichia
  • Bahia Star Grass


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Description

Wunderlichia bahiensis (also called Bahia Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in grasslands, disturbed areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wunderlichia bahiensis is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It can also be used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wunderlichia bahiensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wunderlichia bahiensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing.

Where to Find Wunderlichia bahiensis

Wunderlichia bahiensis is native to Brazil and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Wunderlichia bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wunderlichia bahiensis?

Wunderlichia bahiensis

What is the common name of Wunderlichia bahiensis?

Bahia grass

What type of plant is Wunderlichia bahiensis?

It is a flowering plant in the family Poaceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31871: Based on the initial data import
Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.