Chiropetalum gymnadenium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnadenium
ID:
846662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VI: 91 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845997
Common Names
- Chiropetalum gymnadenium
- Gymnadenium Chiropetalum
- Chiropetalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiropetalum gymnadenium (also called Soft Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in tufts of erect, soft stems, which are usually about 1 foot tall. The leaves are narrow and feather-like, and the inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chiropetalum gymnadenium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiropetalum gymnadenium has yellow flowers with five petals, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiropetalum gymnadenium can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden.
Where to Find Chiropetalum gymnadenium
Chiropetalum gymnadenium can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Chiropetalum gymnadenium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiropetalum gymnadenium?
Chiropetalum gymnadenium
What is the common name of Chiropetalum gymnadenium?
Gymnadenium Chiropetalum
What is the natural habitat of Chiropetalum gymnadenium?
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-39184: 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.