Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alexandrae
ID:
903910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Swallen) Soderstr. & H.F.Decker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Madroño 17: 88 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903245



Common Names

  • Swallenia alexandrae
  • Alexandrae Swallenia
  • Alexandrae Needlegrass


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Description

Swallenia alexandrae (also called Alexandra's Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the semi-arid regions of Central Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow, grey-green leaves and its long, slender inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Swallenia alexandrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Swallenia alexandrae is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swallenia alexandrae is a perennial grass that is native to tropical regions and is widely cultivated as an ornamental grass. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Swallenia alexandrae

Swallenia alexandrae can be found in South America.

Swallenia alexandrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swallenia alexandrae?

Swallenia alexandrae

What is the common name of Swallenia alexandrae?

Alexandra's Grass

What is the natural habitat of Swallenia alexandrae?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Swallenia 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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
Henry Fleming Decker (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.F.Decker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246554-2: 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].