Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 560 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526500
Common Names
- Allochrusa bungei
- Bungei Allochrusa
- Bungei-Allochrusa
Synonyms
- Acanthophyllum bungei Trautv. [unknown]
Description
Allochrusa bungei (also called Bunge's Rush, among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Allochrusa bungei is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is often used as a windbreak or for erosion control. Its dense canopy provides shade and can be used to create a natural privacy screen. The wood is strong and durable, making it suitable for use in furniture and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Allochrusa bungei are small, yellow-green in color and occur in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard coat. Seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, scale-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allochrusa bungei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. The seedlings should be potted on when large enough to handle and planted out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Allochrusa bungei
Allochrusa bungei can be found in the western United States and Canada, from California to British Columbia and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Allochrusa bungei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allochrusa bungei?
Allochrusa bungei
What is the common name of Allochrusa bungei?
Bungei Allochrusa
What is the growth habit of Allochrusa bungei?
It is an evergreen shrub growing to a height of 1.5 m.
Species in the Allochrusa genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,