Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
brevifolius
ID:
899147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 36: 206 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898482



Common Names

  • Scleropogon brevifolius
  • Short-leaved Fingergrass
  • Short-leaved Finger-grass


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Description

Scleropogon brevifolius (also called Chaco Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m and has a dense, tufted habit. It is found in dry grasslands and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scleropogon brevifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleropogon brevifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow petals and a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Where to Find Scleropogon brevifolius

Scleropogon brevifolius is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Scleropogon brevifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleropogon brevifolius?

Scleropogon brevifolius

What is the common name of Scleropogon brevifolius?

Brevifolius

What is the growth habit of Scleropogon brevifolius?

It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.

Species in the Scleropogon 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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421138-1: 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].