Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
monoicum
ID:
871368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 283 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870703



Common Names

  • Monoicum Fescue
  • Mountain Fescue
  • Claoxylon Fescue


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Description

Claoxylon monoicum (also called Monoicum fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a perennial grass, growing to a height of up to 40 cm. It has narrow, linear leaves, and the flowers are arranged in a panicle.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon monoicum is a species of grass that is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as a turf grass, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Claoxylon monoicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon monoicum is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Divide clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Claoxylon monoicum

Claoxylon monoicum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Claoxylon monoicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon monoicum?

Claoxylon monoicum

What is the common name of Claoxylon monoicum?

Monoic Wax Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon monoicum?

Dry forests and woodlands

Species in the Claoxylon genus

Claoxylon abbreviatum, Claoxylon affine, Claoxylon albicans, Claoxylon albiflorum, Claoxylon angustifolium, Claoxylon anomalum, Claoxylon arboreum, Claoxylon attenuatum, Claoxylon australe, Claoxylon bicarpellatum, Claoxylon biciliatum, Claoxylon brachyandrum, Claoxylon capillipes, Claoxylon carinatum, Claoxylon carolinianum, Claoxylon carrii, Claoxylon centenarium, Claoxylon colfsii, Claoxylon collenettei, Claoxylon coriaceolanatum, Claoxylon crassipes, Claoxylon crassivenium, Claoxylon cuneatum, Claoxylon decaryanum, Claoxylon dolichostachyum, Claoxylon echinospermum, Claoxylon ellipticum, Claoxylon erythrophyllum, Claoxylon euphorbioides, Claoxylon extenuatum, Claoxylon fallax, Claoxylon flavum, Claoxylon fulvescens, Claoxylon gillisonii, Claoxylon glabrifolium, Claoxylon glandulosum, Claoxylon goodenoviense, Claoxylon grandifolium, Claoxylon gymnadenum, Claoxylon hainanense, Claoxylon hillii, Claoxylon hirsutellum, Claoxylon hosei, Claoxylon humbertii, Claoxylon indicum, Claoxylon insigne, Claoxylon insulanum, Claoxylon kaievskii, Claoxylon khasianum, Claoxylon kinabaluense,

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,

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