Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nesiotioides
ID:
1306144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Longhi-Wagner, R.J.V.Alves & N.G.Silva

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 144: 13 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318598



Common Names

  • Sporobolus
  • Nesiotioides Sporobolus
  • Nesiotioides


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Description

Sporobolus nesiotioides (also called Nesiotioid Sporobolus, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, and in seasonally dry forests at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sporobolus nesiotioides is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sporobolus nesiotioides has small, white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporobolus nesiotioides is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Sporobolus nesiotioides

Sporobolus nesiotioides is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Sporobolus nesiotioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sporobolus nesiotioides?

Sporobolus nesiotioides

What are the common names of Sporobolus nesiotioides?

The common names of Sporobolus nesiotioides are not known.

What is the growth habit of Sporobolus nesiotioides?

Sporobolus nesiotioides is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Sporobolus genus

Sporobolus acinifolius, Sporobolus actinocladus, Sporobolus acuminatus, Sporobolus adustus, Sporobolus aeneus, Sporobolus africanus, Sporobolus agrostoides, Sporobolus airiformis, Sporobolus airoides, Sporobolus albicans, Sporobolus aldabrensis, Sporobolus amaliae, Sporobolus angustifolius, Sporobolus apiculatus, Sporobolus atrovirens, Sporobolus australasicus, Sporobolus bahamensis, Sporobolus balansae, Sporobolus bechuanicus, Sporobolus blakei, Sporobolus bogotensis, Sporobolus bosseri, Sporobolus brockmanii, Sporobolus buckleyi, Sporobolus caespitosus, Sporobolus camporum, Sporobolus capillaris, Sporobolus caroli, Sporobolus centrifugus, Sporobolus clandestinus, Sporobolus coahuilensis, Sporobolus collettii, Sporobolus compactus, Sporobolus compositus, Sporobolus confinis, Sporobolus congoensis, Sporobolus consimilis, Sporobolus contiguus, Sporobolus contractus, Sporobolus cordofanus, Sporobolus coromandelianus, Sporobolus creber, Sporobolus crucensis, Sporobolus cryptandrus, Sporobolus cubensis, Sporobolus curtissii, Sporobolus diandrus, Sporobolus dinklagei, Sporobolus discosporus, Sporobolus disjunctus,

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

Ruy José Válka Alves (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.V.Alves' in the authors string.
Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Nílber Gonçalves da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77134372-1: 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].