Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pallidior
ID:
358379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 378 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357711



Common Names

  • Coleochloa pallidior
  • Pallid Coleochloa
  • Coleochloa


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Description

Coleochloa pallidior (also called Pale Stonewort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, perennial plant with short, slender stems and small, oval leaves. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Coleochloa pallidior is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleochloa pallidior flower is a small, yellow, three-petalled flower. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleochloa pallidior can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Coleochloa pallidior

Coleochloa pallidior can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Coleochloa pallidior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleochloa pallidior?

Coleochloa pallidior

What is the common name of Coleochloa pallidior?

Pallid coleochloa

What is the natural habitat of Coleochloa pallidior?

It is native to South Africa and found in moist grasslands and wetlands

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303567-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].