Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gould) Gould
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 3: 212 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853790
Common Names
- Hybrid Grass
- Hybrid Redgrass
- Hybrid Red-Grass
Description
Bothriochloa hybrida (also called 'Climbing Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has long, slender stems with large, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as in woodlands and along hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bothriochloa hybrida is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bothriochloa hybrida are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and oval-shaped with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriochloa hybrida is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize once a month. Prune regularly to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Bothriochloa hybrida
Bothriochloa hybrida is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Bothriochloa hybrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bothriochloa hybrida?
Bothriochloa hybrida
What is the common name of Bothriochloa hybrida?
Hybrid Beardgrass
Where is Bothriochloa hybrida native to?
South America
Species in the Bothriochloa genus
Bothriochloa alta,
Bothriochloa barbinodis,
Bothriochloa biloba,
Bothriochloa bladhii,
Bothriochloa bunyensis,
Bothriochloa campii,
Bothriochloa compressa,
Bothriochloa decipiens,
Bothriochloa edwardsiana,
Bothriochloa erianthoides,
Bothriochloa eurylemma,
Bothriochloa ewartiana,
Bothriochloa exaristata,
Bothriochloa glabra,
Bothriochloa grahamii,
Bothriochloa hirtifolia,
Bothriochloa hybrida,
Bothriochloa imperatoides,
Bothriochloa insculpta,
Bothriochloa ischaemum,
Bothriochloa kuntzeana,
Bothriochloa laguroides,
Bothriochloa longifolia,
Bothriochloa longipaniculata,
Bothriochloa macra,
Bothriochloa meridionalis,
Bothriochloa modesta,
Bothriochloa pertusa,
Bothriochloa pseudischaemum,
Bothriochloa radicans,
Bothriochloa saccharoides,
Bothriochloa springfieldii,
Bothriochloa velutina,
Bothriochloa woodrovii,
Bothriochloa wrightii,
Bothriochloa torreyana,
Bothriochloa catharinensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:35195-2: 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].