Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
895461

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 211 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894796



Common Names

  • Potamophila parviflora
  • Parviflora Potamophila
  • Potamophila Potamophila


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Description

Potamophila parviflora (also called Potamophila parviflora, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a tufted habit and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Potamophila parviflora 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

Potamophila parviflora has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potamophila parviflora can be propagated through division and seeds. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Potamophila parviflora

Potamophila parviflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests, swamps, and riverbanks.

Species in the Potamophila 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418778-1: 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].