Status:
valid
Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 642 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871777
Common Names
- Andapensis Fescue
- Andapensis Meadow Fescue
- Andapensis Turf Fescue
Description
Claoxylopsis andapensis (also called Andean woody-aster, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a low-growing plant with short, narrow leaves and small, white flower heads. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in areas with little to no soil.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylopsis andapensis is an ornamental shrub used in landscaping. It can be used as a hedge or as a specimen plant. It is also used to add color and texture to flower beds and borders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Claoxylopsis andapensis is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling has a single, slender, erect leaf blade.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claoxylopsis andapensis is a perennial grass that is native to Madagascar. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the divisions should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Claoxylopsis andapensis
Claoxylopsis andapensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Claoxylopsis andapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylopsis andapensis?
Claoxylopsis andapensis
What is the common name of Claoxylopsis andapensis?
Andaman Claoxylon
What type of plant is Claoxylopsis andapensis?
Shrub
Species in the Claoxylopsis genus
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,