Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
859856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) H.O.Yates

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 11: 416 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859191



Common Names

  • Chasmanthium latifolium
  • Broad-leaved Chasmanthium
  • Wide-leaved Chasmanthium


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Description

Chasmanthium latifolium (also called Broad-leaved grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Canada. It grows in clumps up to 1.5 feet tall and produces a fine, airy texture. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are small and green. It prefers dry, open areas such as prairies and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Chasmanthium latifolium has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and digestive problems, as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chasmanthium latifolium has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, wide leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chasmanthium latifolium is a perennial grass native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chasmanthium latifolium

Chasmanthium latifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Chasmanthium latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chasmanthium latifolium?

Chasmanthium latifolium

What is the common name of Chasmanthium latifolium?

Broad-leaved Chasmanthium

What is the natural habitat of Chasmanthium latifolium?

Grasslands and open forests

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Harris Oliver Yates (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.O.Yates' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:55649-2: 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].