Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
canterae
ID:
1317744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arechav.) P.M.Peterson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 460 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330198



Common Names

  • Stapfochloa Canterae
  • Canterae Stapfochloa
  • Stapfochloa Veins


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Description

Stapfochloa canterae (also called Cantera's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 m. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stapfochloa canterae is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stapfochloa canterae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stapfochloa canterae is a tropical grass that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division of the plant.

Where to Find Stapfochloa canterae

Stapfochloa canterae is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Stapfochloa canterae FAQ

What type of plant is Stapfochloa canterae?

Stapfochloa canterae is a type of grass.

Where does Stapfochloa canterae grow?

Stapfochloa canterae is native to India.

What are the care requirements for Stapfochloa canterae?

Stapfochloa canterae prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

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

José Arechavaleta (1838-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arechav.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60469004-2: 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].