Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentinus
ID:
853406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 3: 15 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852741

Common Names

  • Axonopus argentinus
  • Argentine Carpetgrass
  • Argentinus Axonopus

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Description

Axonopus argentinus (also called Argentine Carpetgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 30 cm in length. Its leaves are alternate, and its flowers are yellow and white, with a calyx of 5 sepals. It is found in moist soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Axonopus argentinus is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axonopus argentinus has small, white flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axonopus argentinus is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal care and can be mowed to keep it looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Axonopus argentinus

Axonopus argentinus is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Axonopus argentinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axonopus argentinus?

Axonopus argentinus

What is the common name of Axonopus argentinus?

Argentine Axonopus

Where is Axonopus argentinus found?

Axonopus argentinus is found in Argentina and Uruguay

Species in the Axonopus genus

Axonopus amapaensis, Axonopus anceps, Axonopus andinus, Axonopus argentinus, Axonopus aureus, Axonopus boliviensis, Axonopus brasiliensis, Axonopus capillaris, Axonopus casiquiarensis, Axonopus caulescens, Axonopus centralis, Axonopus chaseae, Axonopus chimantensis, Axonopus chrysoblepharis, Axonopus ciliatifolius, Axonopus comans, Axonopus comatus, Axonopus complanatus, Axonopus compressus, Axonopus conduplicatus, Axonopus cuatrecasasii, Axonopus debilis, Axonopus elegantulus, Axonopus eminens, Axonopus equitans, Axonopus fastigiatus, Axonopus fissifolius, Axonopus flabelliformis, Axonopus flexuosus, Axonopus furcatus, Axonopus gracilis, Axonopus grandifolius, Axonopus herzogii, Axonopus hoehnei, Axonopus jeanyae, Axonopus junciformis, Axonopus kuhlmannii, Axonopus laxiflorus, Axonopus laxus, Axonopus leptostachyus, Axonopus longispicus, Axonopus magallanesiae, Axonopus marginatus, Axonopus morronei, Axonopus oiapocensis, Axonopus paschalis, Axonopus passourae, Axonopus pennellii, Axonopus piccae, Axonopus poiophyllus,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27278-2: 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].