Luziola fragilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 52: 474 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878758
Common Names
- Luziola fragilis
- Fragile Grass
- Fragile Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Luziola fragilis (also called Fragile Rivergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has a slender, erect stem and grows in moist areas, such as riverbanks and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Luziola fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Luziola fragilis has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Luziola fragilis is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a fast-growing species and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.
Where to Find Luziola fragilis
Luziola fragilis is found in the savannas of West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon.
Luziola fragilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luziola fragilis?
Luziola fragilis
What is the common name of Luziola fragilis?
Rivergrass
What is the natural habitat of Luziola fragilis?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of rivers and streams
Species in the Luziola genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146135-2: 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].