Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenacissima
ID:
879466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 59 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878801



Common Names

  • Macrochloa tenacissima
  • Tenacissima Macrochloa
  • Tenacissima Macrochloa Grass


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Description

Macrochloa tenacissima (also called Stiff Couch, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region, Africa, and the Middle East. It typically grows in sandy soils and is drought tolerant. It has thin, wiry stems and small, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Macrochloa tenacissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Macrochloa tenacissima sub. gabesensis (Moraldo, Raffaelli & Ricceri) H.Scholz & Valdés
Macrochloa tenacissima sub. umbrosa F.M.Vázquez
Macrochloa tenacissima sub. tenacissima

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrochloa tenacissima has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrochloa tenacissima is a grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Where to Find Macrochloa tenacissima

Macrochloa tenacissima is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Species in the Macrochloa 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407732-1: 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].