Colobanthus curtisiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtisiae
ID:
615771
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.G.West
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Aspects of Tasmanian Botany - a tribute to Winifred Curtis 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615103
Common Names
- Colobanthus curtisiae
- Curtis's Colobanthus
- Curtis's Pearlwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colobanthus curtisiae (also called Curtis' Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Falkland Islands. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its tufted growth habit.
Uses & Benefits
Colobanthus curtisiae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colobanthus curtisiae has small, white to pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colobanthus curtisiae is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Colobanthus curtisiae
Colobanthus curtisiae can be found in Chile and Argentina.
Colobanthus curtisiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colobanthus curtisiae?
Colobanthus curtisiae
What is the common name of Colobanthus curtisiae?
Curtis' Colobanthus
Where is Colobanthus curtisiae found?
Colobanthus curtisiae is found in the Andes of South America
Species in the Colobanthus genus
Colobanthus acicularis, Colobanthus affinis, Colobanthus apetalus, Colobanthus bolivianus, Colobanthus brevisepalus, Colobanthus buchananii, Colobanthus caespitosus, Colobanthus canaliculatus, Colobanthus curtisiae, Colobanthus diffusus, Colobanthus hookeri, Colobanthus kerguelensis, Colobanthus lycopodoides, Colobanthus masonae, Colobanthus monticola, Colobanthus muelleri, Colobanthus muscoides, Colobanthus nivicola, Colobanthus pulvinatus, Colobanthus quitensis, Colobanthus repens, Colobanthus squarrosus, Colobanthus strictus, Colobanthus subulatus, Colobanthus wallii,
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-2731301: Based on the initial data import
Judith Gay West (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.West' in the authors string.