Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
879436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(1): 18 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878771



Common Names

  • Luziola spruceana
  • Spruce's Grass
  • Spruce's Rush


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Description

Luziola spruceana (also called Spruce's 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 spruceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luziola spruceana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luziola spruceana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Luziola spruceana

Luziola spruceana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Luziola spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Luziola spruceana?

Luziola spruceana

What is the common name of Luziola spruceana?

Rivergrass

What is the natural habitat of Luziola spruceana?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of rivers and streams

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407710-1: 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].