Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
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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Synonyms

  • 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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Cultivation 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 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.