Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
robusta
ID:
909137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Soreng & L.J.Gillespie

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 94: 844 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908472



Common Names

  • Nicoraepoa robusta
  • Robust Nicoraepoa
  • Robust Bromeliad


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Description

Nicoraepoa robusta (also called Robust Nicoraepoa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It has a tufted growth habit and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and small inflorescences. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nicoraepoa robusta is a popular ornamental plant. It is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nicoraepoa robusta has a white flower with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nicoraepoa robusta is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Nicoraepoa robusta

Nicoraepoa robusta is native to the Philippines.

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
Lynn J. Gillespie (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Gillespie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091517-1: 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].