Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtiramulosa
ID:
909169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renvoize & Zuloaga) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 294 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908504



Common Names

  • Apochloa subtiramulosa
  • Subtiramulosa Apochloa
  • Subtiramulosa


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Description

Apochloa subtiramulosa (also called Subtiramulosa grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Brazil. It has thin, upright stems with long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Apochloa subtiramulosa is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves are used in basketry.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apochloa subtiramulosa has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apochloa subtiramulosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Apochloa subtiramulosa

Apochloa subtiramulosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and along riverbanks.

Apochloa subtiramulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apochloa subtiramulosa?

Apochloa subtiramulosa

What is the common name of Apochloa subtiramulosa?

Subtiramulosa Apochloa

What is the natural habitat of Apochloa subtiramulosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Poaceae family

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References

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447882-2: 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].