Chiropetalum ramboi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramboi
ID:
846774
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Allem & Irgang) Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 478 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846109
Common Names
- Rambo's Hair Grass
- Rambo's Hair-grass
- Rambo's Tuft Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiropetalum ramboi (also called Rambo's 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 ramboi 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 ramboi is a small, pale yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, thin, grass-like plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiropetalum ramboi is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a clump-forming grass that grows up to 3 feet tall and produces arching, blue-green foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Chiropetalum ramboi
Chiropetalum ramboi is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Chiropetalum ramboi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiropetalum ramboi?
Chiropetalum ramboi
What type of plant is Chiropetalum ramboi?
It is a shrub
Where does Chiropetalum ramboi grow?
It grows in the Andes Mountains of South America
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-39196: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.
Antonio Costa Allem (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allem' in the authors string.
Bruno Edgar Irgang (1941-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irgang' in the authors string.