Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bugabae
ID:
913739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 59 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913074



Common Names

  • Kreodanthus
  • Bugabae
  • Kreodanthus


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Description

Kreodanthus bugabae (also called Bugaba's Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Kreodanthus bugabae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kreodanthus bugabae has small, white flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a thin, white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kreodanthus bugabae can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position. It is frost-tender and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Kreodanthus bugabae

Kreodanthus bugabae is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in the Antioquia Department.

Kreodanthus bugabae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kreodanthus bugabae?

Kreodanthus bugabae

What is the natural habitat of Kreodanthus bugabae?

Tropical montane forests

What is the average height of Kreodanthus bugabae?

1-2 meters

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-458045: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.