Status:
valid
Authors:
Parodi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 8: 79 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887049
Common Names
- Pappophorum philippianum
- Philippian Pappophorum
- Philippian Silvergrass
Description
Pappophorum philippianum (also called Philippi Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in clumps and has a blue-green color. It grows in a variety of habitats, including prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pappophorum philippianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pappophorum philippianum is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappophorum philippianum is a perennial grass native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought and heat. It is often used as a lawn grass or in meadows and can be mowed or left to grow naturally.
Where to Find Pappophorum philippianum
Pappophorum philippianum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Pappophorum philippianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappophorum philippianum?
Pappophorum philippianum
What is the common name of Pappophorum philippianum?
Philippianum Feather Grass
What is the growth habit of Pappophorum philippianum?
It is an upright, clump-forming grass with a fountain-like habit.
Species in the Pappophorum 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182869-2: 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].