Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decora
ID:
921456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) N.P.Barker & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 324 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920791



Common Names

  • Geochloa Decora
  • Decora Geochloa
  • Beautiful Geochloa


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Description

Geochloa decora (also called Decorated Grass, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass, up to 1 m tall, with reddish-brown flowers. It is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geochloa decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geochloa decora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geochloa decora is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Geochloa decora

Geochloa decora is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Geochloa genus

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Nigel P. Barker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111490-1: 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].