Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
costachyum
ID:
1097217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 299 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001096555

Common Names

  • Stenotaphrum costachyum
  • Costa Rica St. Augustinegrass
  • Costa Rican St. Augustinegrass

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Uses & Benefits

Stenotaphrum costachyum is a perennial grass that is used in landscaping and as a forage crop. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenotaphrum costachyum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet which is borne in a panicle. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedling has a short, thick stem and a tuft of short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotaphrum costachyum is a perennial grass that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-prepared seedbed and cover lightly with soil. To propagate by vegetative means, divide the plants in spring or early summer and replant in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Stenotaphrum costachyum

Stenotaphrum costachyum is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25517984: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.