Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laegaardii
ID:
1333426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gir.-Cañas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 36: 240 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345880



Common Names

  • Axonopus laegaardii
  • Laegaard's Carpetgrass
  • Laegaardii Carpetgrass


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Description

Axonopus laegaardii (also called Axonopus laegaardii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. This species grows to a height of 1-2 m, and has yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Axonopus laegaardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axonopus laegaardii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed capsules are small and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axonopus laegaardii is a perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is best propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and place in a bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Axonopus laegaardii

Axonopus laegaardii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Axonopus laegaardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axonopus laegaardii?

Axonopus laegaardii

What is the natural habitat of Axonopus laegaardii?

It is native to Central and South America.

What are the common names of Axonopus laegaardii?

It is commonly known as Laegaard's Axonopus.

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

Diego Giraldo-Cañas (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gir.-Cañas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155438-1: 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].