Chiropetalum foliosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosum
ID:
846633
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VI: 91 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845968
Common Names
- Chiropetalum foliosum
- Foliosum Chiropetalum
- Leafy Chiropetalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiropetalum foliosum (also called African Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and a panicle of spikelets. It grows in open grassland, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chiropetalum foliosum has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiropetalum foliosum is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiropetalum foliosum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Chiropetalum foliosum
Chiropetalum foliosum can be found in Central and South America.
Chiropetalum foliosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiropetalum foliosum?
Chiropetalum foliosum
What is the common name of Chiropetalum foliosum?
Foliose Chiropetalum
What is the natural habitat of Chiropetalum foliosum?
Dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Chiropetalum genus
Chiropetalum anisotrichum, Chiropetalum argentinense, Chiropetalum astroplethos, Chiropetalum berteroanum, Chiropetalum boliviense, Chiropetalum canescens, Chiropetalum cremnophilum, Chiropetalum foliosum, Chiropetalum griseum, Chiropetalum gymnadenium, Chiropetalum intermedium, Chiropetalum molle, Chiropetalum patagonicum, Chiropetalum pavonianum, Chiropetalum phalacradenium, Chiropetalum pilosistylum, Chiropetalum quinquecuspidatum, Chiropetalum ramboi, Chiropetalum ruizianum, Chiropetalum schiedeanum, Chiropetalum tricoccum, Chiropetalum tricuspidatum, Chiropetalum puntaloberense,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39181: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.