Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
inamoena
ID:
908700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 124 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908035



Common Names

  • Zonotriche inamoena
  • Inamoena Panic Grass
  • Giant Para Grass


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Description

Zonotriche inamoena (also called inamoena zonotrichia, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is an annual grass that grows in dry, open habitats such as prairies and meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Zonotriche inamoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zonotriche inamoena has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zonotriche inamoena is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment with partial sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Zonotriche inamoena

Zonotriche inamoena can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.

Species in the Zonotriche 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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426987-1: 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].