Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
909221

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.P.Oliveira & Longhi-Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 270: 175 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908556



Common Names

  • Raddia lancifolia
  • Lancifolia Raddia
  • Lancifolia


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Description

Raddia lancifolia (also called Lanceolate Raddia, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the genus Raddia. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Raddia lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in areas where other grasses may not be able to grow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raddia lancifolia has small, white, fragrant flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are initially small and delicate, growing to a height of about 30 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raddia lancifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Raddia lancifolia

Raddia lancifolia is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Raddia lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raddia lancifolia?

Raddia lancifolia

What is the common name of Raddia lancifolia?

Lanceleaf Raddia

What is the natural habitat of Raddia lancifolia?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Reyjane Patricia de Oliveira (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Oliveira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77088366-1: 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].