Nassella subnitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roseng. & B.R.Arrill.) Barkworth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Taxon 39: 612 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881288
Common Names
- Subnitid Needlegrass
- Subnitid Bristle Grass
- Subnitid Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nassella subnitida (also called Subnitid Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a dense, tufted habit and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are narrow and have a sharp point at the tip. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nassella subnitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nassella subnitida is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, tufted grass with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nassella subnitida is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best grown in a dry, sunny location.
Where to Find Nassella subnitida
Nassella subnitida is native to Argentina and Uruguay. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Nassella subnitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nassella subnitida?
Nassella subnitida
What is the common name of Nassella subnitida?
Slender needlegrass
What is the natural habitat of Nassella subnitida?
Nassella subnitida is native to South America.
Species in the Nassella genus
Nassella airoides, Nassella ancoraimensis, Nassella arcaensis, Nassella arcuata, Nassella arechavaletae, Nassella argentinensis, Nassella asplundii, Nassella ayacuchensis, Nassella brachychaetoides, Nassella brachyphylla, Nassella brasiliensis, Nassella burkartii, Nassella cabrerae, Nassella caespitosa, Nassella carettei, Nassella catamarcensis, Nassella cernua, Nassella chaparensis, Nassella charruana, Nassella chilensis, Nassella coquimbensis, Nassella cordobensis, Nassella crassiflora, Nassella curamalalensis, Nassella depauperata, Nassella duriuscula, Nassella elata, Nassella entrerriensis, Nassella fabrisii, Nassella famatinensis, Nassella filiculmis, Nassella formicarum, Nassella gibba, Nassella gigantea, Nassella glabripoda, Nassella hirtifolia, Nassella holwayi, Nassella huallancaensis, Nassella hunzikeri, Nassella hyalina, Nassella ibarrensis, Nassella inconspicua, Nassella juergensii, Nassella karstenii, Nassella lachnophylla, Nassella laevissima, Nassella lepida, Nassella leptocoronata, Nassella leptothera, Nassella leucotricha,
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
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
Bernardo Rosengurtt (1916-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roseng.' in the authors string.
Blanca Renée Arrillaga (1917-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Arrill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281183-2: 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].