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Cortaderia Atacamensis
''Cortaderia'' is a genus of South American and Central American plants in the Poaceae grass family. Etymology The common name pampas grass, though strictly referring to ''C. selloana'', is frequently applied to all species in the genus (and sometimes also to species of '' Erianthus'' and '' Saccharum ravennae''). The name of the genus is derived from the Argentine Spanish word ''cortadera'', which in turn refers to the sharp serrations on the leaves. ''Cortaderia jubata'' and '' C. rudiuscula'' produce copious seed asexually. Description The species of ''Cortaderia'' are imposing tall grasses growing 1.5–3 m tall, with graceful white inflorescence plumes. They are in widespread use as ornamental plants. ; Species * ''Cortaderia araucana'' Stapf - Chile, Argentina * '' Cortaderia atacamensis'' (Phil.) Pilg. - Chile, Argentina, Bolivia * ''Cortaderia bifida'' Pilg. - Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia * '' Cortaderia boliviensis'' M.Lyle - Boli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cortaderia Selloana
''Cortaderia selloana'' is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is referred to by the common name pampas grass, and is native to southern South America, including the Pampas region after which it is named. Etymology ''Cortaderia'' is derived from the Argentine Spanish name ‘cortadera’, meaning ‘cutter’, in reference to its razor sharp leaf margins.Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 122, 348 ''Selloana'' is named for Friedrich Sellow (1789-1831), a German botanist and naturalist from Potsdam who worked as a plant collector in Brazil. He studied the flora of South America, especially that of Brazil. The specific epithet ''selloana'' was given by Josef August and Julius Hermann Schultes in 1827. Cultivars Several cultivars are available, of which the following have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:-. *Aureolineata *Evita *Monstrosa *Patagonia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cortaderia Boliviensis
''Cortaderia'' is a genus of South American and Central American plants in the Poaceae grass family. Etymology The common name pampas grass, though strictly referring to ''C. selloana'', is frequently applied to all species in the genus (and sometimes also to species of '' Erianthus'' and '' Saccharum ravennae''). The name of the genus is derived from the Argentine Spanish word ''cortadera'', which in turn refers to the sharp serrations on the leaves. ''Cortaderia jubata'' and '' C. rudiuscula'' produce copious seed asexually. Description The species of ''Cortaderia'' are imposing tall grasses growing 1.5–3 m tall, with graceful white inflorescence plumes. They are in widespread use as ornamental plants. ; Species * ''Cortaderia araucana'' Stapf - Chile, Argentina * ''Cortaderia atacamensis'' (Phil.) Pilg. - Chile, Argentina, Bolivia * ''Cortaderia bifida'' Pilg. - Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia * '' Cortaderia boliviensis'' M.Lyle - Bolivia * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cortaderia Sericantha
''Cortaderia'' is a genus of South American and Central American plants in the Poaceae grass family. Etymology The common name pampas grass, though strictly referring to ''C. selloana'', is frequently applied to all species in the genus (and sometimes also to species of '' Erianthus'' and '' Saccharum ravennae''). The name of the genus is derived from the Argentine Spanish word ''cortadera'', which in turn refers to the sharp serrations on the leaves. ''Cortaderia jubata'' and '' C. rudiuscula'' produce copious seed asexually. Description The species of ''Cortaderia'' are imposing tall grasses growing 1.5–3 m tall, with graceful white inflorescence plumes. They are in widespread use as ornamental plants. ; Species * ''Cortaderia araucana'' Stapf - Chile, Argentina * ''Cortaderia atacamensis'' (Phil.) Pilg. - Chile, Argentina, Bolivia * ''Cortaderia bifida'' Pilg. - Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia * '' Cortaderia boliviensis'' M.Lyle - Boliv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands (; es, Islas Malvinas, link=no ) is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and about from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of , comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British overseas territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance __NOTOC__ Self-governance, self-government, or self-rule is the ability of a person or group to exercise all necessary functions of regulation without intervention from an external authority. It may refer to personal conduct or to any form of ..., but the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley, Falkland Islands, Stanley on East Falkland. Controversy exists over the Falklands' discovery and sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cortaderia Pilosa
''Cortaderia'' is a genus of South American and Central American plants in the Poaceae grass family. Etymology The common name pampas grass, though strictly referring to ''C. selloana'', is frequently applied to all species in the genus (and sometimes also to species of '' Erianthus'' and '' Saccharum ravennae''). The name of the genus is derived from the Argentine Spanish word ''cortadera'', which in turn refers to the sharp serrations on the leaves. '' Cortaderia jubata'' and '' C. rudiuscula'' produce copious seed asexually. Description The species of ''Cortaderia'' are imposing tall grasses growing 1.5–3 m tall, with graceful white inflorescence plumes. They are in widespread use as ornamental plants. ; Species * ''Cortaderia araucana'' Stapf - Chile, Argentina * '' Cortaderia atacamensis'' (Phil.) Pilg. - Chile, Argentina, Bolivia * ''Cortaderia bifida'' Pilg. - Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia * '' Cortaderia boliviensis'' M.Lyle - Bol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andes
The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S latitude), and has an average height of about . The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Along their length, the Andes are split into several ranges, separated by intermediate depressions. The Andes are the location of several high plateaus—some of which host major cities such as Quito, Bogotá, Cali, Arequipa, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Sucre, Mérida, El Alto and La Paz. The Altiplano plateau is the world's second-highest after the Tibetan plateau. These ranges are in turn grouped into three major divisions based on climate: the Tropical Andes, the Dry Andes, and the Wet Andes. The Andes Mountains are the highest mountain ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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