Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
854475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Grass. Burma, Ceylon, India & Pakistan : 108 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853810



Common Names

  • Longifolia Grass
  • Longifolia Redgrass
  • Longifolia Red-Grass


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Description

Bothriochloa longifolia (also called Long Leaf Cane, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in dry areas, such as prairies, and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It has short, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriochloa longifolia 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 longifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriochloa longifolia is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It is a hardy grass that can tolerate a range of soils and climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-prepared seedbed in spring or autumn. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide into smaller clumps. Replant the clumps in a well-prepared soil.

Where to Find Bothriochloa longifolia

Bothriochloa longifolia is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Bothriochloa longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriochloa longifolia?

Bothriochloa longifolia

What is the common name of Bothriochloa longifolia?

Longleaf Beardgrass

Where is Bothriochloa longifolia 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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392730-1: 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].