Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
895487

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 191 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894822



Common Names

  • Psammochloa villosa
  • Hairy Psammochloa
  • Furry Psammochloa


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Description

Psammochloa villosa (also called Hairy Psammochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It has a slender stem with a tuft of long, narrow leaves at the base and a long, narrow inflorescence. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Psammochloa villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psammochloa villosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psammochloa villosa is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Psammochloa villosa

Psammochloa villosa is native to Mongolia and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Psammochloa villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psammochloa villosa?

Psammochloa villosa

What type of plant is Psammochloa villosa?

It is a perennial grass

Where is Psammochloa villosa found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Psammochloa 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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418799-1: 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].