Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.W.Ingram) L.B.Sm. & Downs in Reitz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar. 1(Euforbiac.): 155 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846076
Common Names
- Phalacradenium Hair Grass
- Phalacradenium Hair-grass
- Phalacradenium Tuft Grass
Description
Chiropetalum phalacradenium (also called Five-Fingered Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to three feet. It has narrow, flat leaves and white, fluffy seed heads. It grows in open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chiropetalum phalacradenium is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to help control soil erosion and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiropetalum phalacradenium is a small, yellowish spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiropetalum phalacradenium is a species of grass native to tropical Africa. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with a clumping habit and long, narrow leaves. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets, up to 30 cm long. It is an important forage grass, and is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is easy to propagate from seed.
Where to Find Chiropetalum phalacradenium
Chiropetalum phalacradenium is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Chiropetalum phalacradenium FAQ
What is the growth habit of Chiropetalum phalacradenium?
Chiropetalum phalacradenium is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit.
What is the maximum height of Chiropetalum phalacradenium?
Chiropetalum phalacradenium typically grows to a height of up to 30 cm.
What is the optimal soil type for Chiropetalum phalacradenium?
Chiropetalum phalacradenium prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
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,