Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hornei
ID:
1521520

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Larridon

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 126: 207 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008149



Common Names

  • Hornei Xyroschoenus
  • Xyroschoenus Hornei
  • Xyroschoenus de Hornei


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Description

Xyroschoenus hornei (also called Horne's Xyroschoenus, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, non-vascular plant with a single, unbranched stem and two-lobed leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyroschoenus hornei is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyroschoenus hornei has a small, white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyroschoenus hornei is a species of grass native to temperate regions. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Xyroschoenus hornei

Xyroschoenus hornei is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, primarily in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Xyroschoenus hornei FAQ

What type of plant is Xyroschoenus hornei?

Xyroschoenus hornei is a type of grass.

What is the scientific classification of Xyroschoenus hornei?

Xyroschoenus hornei belongs to the family Poaceae, and the order Poales.

What are the common names of Xyroschoenus hornei?

Xyroschoenus hornei is commonly known as Horne's xyroschoenus.

Species in the Xyroschoenus genus

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77194053-1: 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].