Bipinnula taltalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taltalensis
ID:
342840
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. , n.s., 75: 27 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342172
Common Names
- Taltal Beakgrass
- Taltal Beak-grass
- Taltalensis Beakgrass
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- Jouyella taltalensis (I.M.Johnst.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
Description
Bipinnula taltalensis (also called Taltal Bipinnula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short rhizome. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bipinnula taltalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bipinnula taltalensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bipinnula taltalensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Bipinnula taltalensis
Bipinnula taltalensis can be found in Chile, in the Atacama Desert.
Bipinnula taltalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bipinnula taltalensis?
Bipinnula taltalensis
What type of plant is Bipinnula taltalensis?
Grass
Where is Bipinnula taltalensis found?
Bipinnula taltalensis is found in South America.
Species in the Bipinnula genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22237: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.