Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
gypsophiloides
ID:
527170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Schischk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1(4): 306 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526502



Common Names

  • Allochrusa gypsophiloides
  • Gypsophiloides Allochrusa
  • Gypsophiloides-Allochrusa


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Synonyms

  • Acanthophyllum gypsophiloides Regel [unknown]
  • Acanthophyllum gypsophiloides papillatum Yukhananov & Kuvaev [unknown]
  • Acanthophyllum paniculatum gypsophiloides (Regel) Golenkin [unknown]

Description

Allochrusa gypsophiloides (also called Gypsophiloides 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 gypsophiloides 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 gypsophiloides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allochrusa gypsophiloides 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 gypsophiloides

Allochrusa gypsophiloides can be found in the western United States and Canada, from California to British Columbia and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Allochrusa gypsophiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allochrusa gypsophiloides?

Allochrusa gypsophiloides

What is the common name of Allochrusa gypsophiloides?

Gypsophiloides Allochrusa

What is the growth habit of Allochrusa gypsophiloides?

It is an evergreen shrub growing to a height of 1.5 m.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629110: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.