Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
drapetocoleus
ID:
460097

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 84 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459429



Common Names

  • Lepidobolus drapetocoleus
  • Drapetocoleus Lepidobolus
  • Drapetocoleus Grass


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Description

Lepidobolus drapetocoleus (also called 'Drapetocoleus Lepidobolus', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a tufted grass, usually growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidobolus drapetocoleus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidobolus drapetocoleus is small and yellow. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidobolus drapetocoleus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or summer. The plant should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Where to Find Lepidobolus drapetocoleus

Lepidobolus drapetocoleus is native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Lepidobolus drapetocoleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidobolus drapetocoleus?

Lepidobolus drapetocoleus

What is the common name of Lepidobolus drapetocoleus?

Drapetocoleus grass

What is the natural range of Lepidobolus drapetocoleus?

South America

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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