Pappostipa nana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
914614
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Speg.) Romasch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 184 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913949
Common Names
- Nana Feather Grass
- Pappostipa Nana
- Pappostipa Nana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pappostipa nana (also called Dwarf Pappostipa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist lowland forests. It is a small grass, usually reaching up to 1 m in height. The stems are thin and erect, while the leaves are linear, with pointed tips and smooth margins.
Uses & Benefits
Pappostipa nana is used for making furniture, tools, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pappostipa nana are small, white, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pappostipa nana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Pappostipa nana
Pappostipa nana is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Pappostipa nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappostipa nana?
Pappostipa nana
What is the common name of Pappostipa nana?
Dwarf grass
Where is Pappostipa nana native to?
South America
Species in the Pappostipa genus
Pappostipa ameghinoi, Pappostipa atacamensis, Pappostipa braun-blanquetii, Pappostipa chrysophylla, Pappostipa chubutensis, Pappostipa frigida, Pappostipa hieronymusii, Pappostipa humilis, Pappostipa ibarii, Pappostipa maeviae, Pappostipa major, Pappostipa malalhuensis, Pappostipa nana, Pappostipa nicorae, Pappostipa parodiana, Pappostipa patagonica, Pappostipa ruiz-lealii, Pappostipa semperiana, Pappostipa sorianoi, Pappostipa speciosa, Pappostipa vaginata, Pappostipa vatroensis, Pappostipa mapuche, Pappostipa kieslingii, Pappostipa arenicola, Pappostipa choconensis, Pappostipa colloncurensis, Pappostipa zulmae, Pappostipa marqueziana, Pappostipa jucunda,
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
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Konstantyn Romaschenko (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romasch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099530-1: 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].